KAKO · AKO
Colorado Plains Regional Airport
Akron, ColoradoElevation 4,714 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
11/29
RWY 11119°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
RWY 29299°T
REILYes
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
Colorado Plains Regional Airport is in Akron, Colorado. Field elevation 4,714 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBRADEN PIEL
Manager phone970-554-0855
AttendedDaily, 0800–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKAKO / AKO
SectionalCHEYENNE
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)DENVER
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.1756, -103.2220
Distance from city1 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A-1
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
135.575
ASOS
ASOS
133.95
DENVER CNTR
CNTR
122.55
AKRON RCO
RCO
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
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
›RWY 11 THLD MARKINGS WORN & FADED.
›RWY 29 THLD MARKINGS WORN & FADED.
›ACTVT REIL RWY 11 & 29; PAPI RWY 11 & 29; MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF.
›24 HR SELF SERVE 100LL AVBL WITH CREDIT CARD.
›EXTSV CROP SPRAYING OPNS IN THE AREA APR- OCT.
›FOR FUEL WHEN ARPT UNATNDD CALL 970-345-2397.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KAKO have a METAR?
Yes. KAKO is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KAKO have a TAF?
When KAKO 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 KAKO?
KAKO sits at 4,714 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KAKO?
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.