81CO

Mesa 1 Airport

Steamboat Springs, ColoradoElevation 7,000 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,000 ft

08/26
Dimensions
2,000 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 08
RWY 26

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Mesa 1 Airport is in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Field elevation 7,000 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerSTEPHEN BROWN
Manager phone970-879-1517
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA81CO
SectionalDENVER
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)DENVER
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.4061, -106.8210
Distance from city5 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

PRVDD OWNER'S USE ONLY; DENSITY ALTITUDE, WEIGHT AND BALANCE, ACFT PERFORMANCE AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND LEANING OF FUEL AIR MIXTURESAS WELL AS ACFT LOADING MUST BE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO FAKEOFF FM THE AIRSTRIP.
FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 81CO have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 81CO. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 81CO have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 81CO. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 81CO?
81CO sits at 7,000 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 81CO?
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.