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3CO2

Mertens Airport

Sterling, ColoradoElevation 4,192 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,000 ft

18/36
Dimensions
4,000 x 100 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY 18
Traffic patternRight
RWY 36
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Mertens Airport is in Sterling, Colorado. Field elevation 4,192 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDARREL MERTENS
Manager phone(970) 522-1941
AttendedDaily, 0700–1600
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA3CO2
SectionalCHEYENNE
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)DENVER
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.6164, -103.3324
Distance from city6 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PVT USE ONLY. TFC PTN W OF ARPT TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH TFC AT CROSSON FLD.
›970-520-1941 (CELL)
›FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗3CO2 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 3CO2 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 3CO2. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 3CO2 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 3CO2. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 3CO2?
3CO2 sits at 4,192 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 3CO2?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.