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KA50

Colorado Springs East Airport

Ellicott, ColoradoElevation 6,145 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 4,500 ft

17L/35R
Dimensions
4,500 x 40 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY 17L
RWY 35R
Traffic patternLeft
17R/35L
Dimensions
4,500 x 42 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 17R
RWY 35L
Traffic patternRight
08/26
Dimensions
3,440 x 60 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY 08
Traffic patternRight
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

Colorado Springs East Airport is in Ellicott, Colorado. Field elevation 6,145 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDEBBIE TRIVETTE
Manager phone(719) 306-3021
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKA50
SectionalDENVER
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)DENVER
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.8744, -104.4100
Distance from city3 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
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

›+4 FT FENCE 260 FT FM THR BOTH SIDES; +15 FT BLDG 130 FT L OF THR; +15FT ROAD 240 FT FM THR BOTH SIDES.
›+5 FT BERM 50 FT & 150 FT FM THR BOTH SIDES.
›5 FT LGT POLE R SIDE OF RWY 35L 115 FT FM THR BTW THR & PAPI; +35 FT PWR LINE 1500 FT FM THR BOTH SIDES; +4 FT FENCE 125 FT FM CNTRLN N OF RWY & W OF RWY 17R/35L INTXN.
›CLSD TO HEL.
›2 IN BUMP AT RWY 17R/35L INTXN.
›CORY STEINKE - 719-460-7941.
›GLIDER OPS INVOF OF ARPT.
›ALERT: MIL TRNG INVOF COLORADO SPRINGS & PUEBLO COLORADO.
›FOR CD CTC COLORADO SPRINGS APCH AT 719-556-9105.
›TWIN TANDEM ROTARY HEL NA.
›COML ACFT FEE - AMGR.
›+4 FT FENCE 260 FT FM THR BOTH SIDES; +15 FT ROAD 250 FT FM THR BOTH SIDES. 5 FT FT LGT POLE R SIDE BTW THR & PAPI 115 FT FM THR.
›+4 FT CONCRETE BOX 100 FT FM THR 50 FT R OF CNTRLN.
›RWY 17R/35L THLD MKGS WORN & DFCLT TO READ.
›THR RED/GREEN REFLECTORS; RWY WHITE REFLECTORS BOTH SIDES.
›RWY 17R/35L THLD MKGS WORN & DFCLT TO READ.
›THR RED/GREEN REFLECTORS; RWY WHITE REFLECTORS BOTH SIDES.
›APPT ONLY.
›ACTVT MIRL RWY 17R/35L; CALL AHEAD 1 HOUR PRIOR - AMGR.
›NSTD WIND TEE MADE FM BARRELS.
›+4 FT FENCE 100 FT R OF RWY FIRST 2500 FT; +4 FT FENCE 375 FT FM RWY END BOTH SIDES; -2 FT TRRN 280 FT FM RWY END BOTH SIDES.
›NSTD MKD WITH WHITE ROCKS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KA50 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KA50 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KA50. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KA50 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KA50. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KA50?
KA50 sits at 6,145 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KA50?
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.
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