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| SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT -
IT MUST BE PLANNED |
| CRESTED
BUTTE AIRPORT IS OPEN |
| [OC02] [3V6] Runway 11 - 29 |
4,485 Ft. x 30 Ft. Black Asphalt (excellent
condition, wide shoulders, see photos)
RWY 11 slopes downhill approx. 2%. T/F 800-663-5374 |
| Coordinates |
N38° 51.115’ W106° 55.970’ (Denver Sectional) |
| Field Elevation |
8,980 Ft. MSL |
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| Frequencies |
| Crested Butte Unicom/CTAF |
122.80 MHz |
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| DENVER RADIO (AFSS, HBU RCO) |
122.55 MHz |
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| DENVER CENTER |
125.35 MHz |
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| GUNNISON Unicom |
122.70 MHz |
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| Gunnison AWOS |
KGUC |
135.075 MHz |
(970-641-3240) |
| Monarch Pass AWOS |
KMYP |
124.175 MHz |
(719-539-4436) |
| Copper Mt. AWOS |
KCCU |
118.075 MHz |
(970-968-1715) |
| La Veta Pass AWOS |
KVTP |
119.925 MHz |
(719-587-3120) |
| Wolf Creek AWOS |
KCPW |
121.125 MHz |
(970-264-2180) |
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ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE
Monitor Unicom 122.80 MHz
All Lights ON within 20 NM of the airport
(see map)> |
Obtain Altimeter Setting on GUC AWOS 135.075 MHz.
VFR holding may be necessary at Jacks Cabin due to traffic at the Crested
Butte airport. If necessary, hold clockwise at Jacks Cabin, stay EAST of
the highway (CO Hwy 135), maintain 10,000 Ft. MSL and 90 KIAS in the hold.
Inbound from the South,
maintain 9,800 Ft. MSL and 90 KIAS within 5 NM of the airport. Report
position on Unicom. Proceed single file, stay on the RH side (east) of
the CO Hwy 135 (to Crested Butte).
Inbound from the North,
(Kebler Pass, Schofield Pass, Maroon Pass) stay North and West of the
town of Crested Butte. Then southbound on the RH side (west) of the
highway (Hwy 135) at 9,800 Ft. MSL. Report position on Unicom, join
traffic pattern.
Outbound,
maintain 9,600 Ft. MSL southbound to Almont. Stay on the RH side (west)
of the highway (Hwy 135). Leave all lights ON. |
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Traffic Pattern
Monitor Unicom 122.80 MHz
All LIGHTS ON |
9,800 Ft. MSL. In NO wind condition: Preferred
Arrival RWY 29 and Departure RWY 11. Final leg for RWY 29 is approximately
at a 30 degree angle to the runway and slightly east of the river, on the
sloping terrain. Right traffic RWY 11.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect at all times: Avoid all populated and
residential areas, in particular the Golf Course, the town of Crested
Butte, the town of Crested Butte South, the town of Mt. Crested Butte, etc. |
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| Taxiing / Parking |
FREE Tie-Downs |
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| Fees |
NONE |
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Remarks: Monitor Fuel at all times. NO Aviation Fuel
available at the airport yet. Please plan accordingly. Fuel available in
Buena Vista (7V1), Salida (0V2), Montrose (MTJ), Gunnison (GUC), etc.
All aircraft operations at pilot / operator’s own risk (including landing, taxi,
parking, TKOF, etc.).
Check DENSITY ALTITUDE and aircraft performance prior flight |
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Driving
Directions
(a.) From Buena Vista, Cottonwood Pass - Taylor Reservoir - Taylor Canyon, after
passing Harmels, Right on Jacks Cabin cutoff, then north on (see e.
below. . .)
Or, (b.) from Glenwood Springs/Aspen to Carbondale
- CO Hwy 133 - McClure Pass then immediately after Paonia Reservoir
sharp left on CR12 - Kebler Pass - Crested Butte then continue on (see e.
below. . .)
Or, (c.) from Montrose east on US
Hwy 50 (see e. below. . .)
Or, (d.) from Salida west on US
Hwy 50 to Gunnison and north on (see e. below. . .)
Q (e.) . . . CO
Hwy 135, approximately 2 miles south of Crested Butte, follow the airport
sign(s) and turn at the Country Club flagpoles onto County Road 738. Stay on
CR738 (also known as Brush Creek Rd.) , about half mile after pavement ends make
first RH turn to airport.
Please park as directed. |
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