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US-5899

Buffalo Airport

Franktown, ColoradoElevation 6,948 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways

17/35
Dimensions
500 x 40 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 17
RWY 35
08/26
Dimensions
1,000 x 40 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 08
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

Buffalo Airport is in Franktown, Colorado. Field elevation 6,948 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerROY MORGAN
Manager phone3038876982
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-5899
SectionalDENVER
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)DENVER
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.3082, -104.7085
Distance from city5 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC DENVER APCH AT 303-342-1916.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-5899 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-5899 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-5899. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-5899 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-5899. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-5899?
US-5899 sits at 6,948 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-5899?
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.