KAEJ
Central Colorado Regional Airport
Buena Vista, ColoradoElevation 7,946 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
15/33
RWY 15161°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 33341°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Central Colorado Regional Airport is in Buena Vista, Colorado. Field elevation 7,946 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHANDRA SWANSON
Manager phone719-395-3496
AttendedDaily, 0800–1500
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKAEJ
SectionalDENVER
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)DENVER
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.8129, -106.1201
Distance from city2 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
132.925
AWOS 3
AWOS
119.85
DENVER CNTR
CNTR
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
›FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
›FLIGHT LINE PHONE 719-966-9098
›FOR SVC AFTER HRS CALL 719-395-3496.
›PAPI UNUSE BYD 9 DEG LEFT OF COURSE.
›RY 15 HAS +25 FT TREE 765 FT FM THLD 275 R OF CNTRLN.
›-3 FT DRAINAGE DITCH 170 FT E OF RY 15/33 CNTRLN, FULL LENGTH.
›ACTVT MIRL RY 15/33 & PAPI RYS 15 & 33 - CTAF.
›ALL TWYS MKD WITH BLUE/YELLOW REFLECTORS.
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -21C.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KAEJ have a METAR?
Yes. KAEJ is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KAEJ have a TAF?
When KAEJ issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KAEJ?
KAEJ sits at 7,946 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KAEJ?
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.