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KC08

Silver West Airport

Westcliffe, ColoradoElevation 8,290 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 6,954 ft

13/31
Dimensions
6,954 x 55 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
RWY 13
Traffic patternRight
RWY 31
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Silver West Airport is in Westcliffe, Colorado. Field elevation 8,290 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerROBERT JOLLEY
Manager phone719-783-2286
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKC08
SectionalDENVER
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)DENVER
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.0132, -105.3743
Distance from city9 NM SE
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

›-5 TO +12 FT TRRN FULL LENGTH OF RWY IN PRIM SFC.
›H24 SELF SERVE.
›+12 FT TRRN 120 FT FM THR.
›CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS 45 DEG SLP.
›+15 FT HWY 120 FT W, PARL TO RCL FULL LEN, +4 FT FENCE 100 FT W, PARL TO RCL FULL LEN.
›FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
›CTN: USAF STUDENT TRNG INVOF COLORADO SPRINGS & PUEBLO ARPT.
›DEER & ELK INVOF RWY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗KC08 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KC08 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KC08. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KC08 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KC08. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KC08?
KC08 sits at 8,290 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KC08?
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.