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K18V

Platte Valley Airpark

Hudson, ColoradoElevation 4,965 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 4,100 ft

15/33
Dimensions
4,100 x 40 ft
Surface
Asphalt (poor)
RWY 15165°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 33345°T
Traffic patternLeft
09/27
Dimensions
2,500 x 90 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 09
RWY 27

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Platte Valley Airpark is in Hudson, Colorado. Field elevation 4,965 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerERIN SHOFFIT
Manager phone720-914-3854
AttendedDaily, SR–SS
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAK18V
SectionalCHEYENNE
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)DENVER
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.1000, -104.7010
Distance from city3 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.9
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›24 HR CREDIT CARD SVC AVBL.
›CODE FOR FBO - CTAF.
›DIRT TWY SOFT WHEN WET.
›CRACKS & UNEVEN.
›+20 FT POLE & +15 FT TANK 185 FT FM THR 90 FT L OF CNTRLN; +30 FT POLE 30 FT FM THR 90 FT L & R OF CNTRLN; +15 FT HNGR 155 FT W OF THR 75 FT N OF CNTRLN.
›-3 FT DITCH 45 FT N FULL LEN.
›RWY'S UNLGTD; RWY'S MAY NOT BE MNTND IN WINTER, VFY COND PRIOR TO USE.
›POLE APPROX 221 FT FM RY 15 APCH END, 1 FT ABV RY END PRODUCES 21:1 CLNC SLOPE.
›FOR CD CTC DENVER APCH AT 303-342-1916.
›33 FT TREE APPROX 48 FT RIGHT OF RY EDGE, 200FT WEST OF RY THLD.
›TWY INT RWY 09/27 MID FIELD.
›RISING GND APPROX 555 FT FM RY APPCH END 16 FT ABV RY END PRODUCES 22:1 CLNC SLOPE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗K18V on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does K18V have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for K18V. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does K18V have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for K18V. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at K18V?
K18V sits at 4,965 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for K18V?
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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.