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Small airport

Rancho de Aereo Airport

ICAO 05CO🇺🇸 Mead
Coordinates
40.2150°N, 104.9844°W
Elevation
4,978 ft (1,517 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CO
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
7.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:13
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
20:29
Civil dusk
21:01

About 14h 44m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Rancho de Aereo Airport

Rancho de Aereo Airport is a small airport in Mead, United States. It sits at an elevation of 4,978 ft (1,517 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,650 ft / 808 m. It observes America/Denver local time. The nearest airport is Frontier Airstrip (US-0076), about 0.2 nm to the se.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 362,650 ft / 808 m60 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DENVER CLASS B AREA NClass BControlled8000 ft MSL12000 ft MSL
DENVER CLASS B AREA PClass BControlled10000 ft MSL12000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rancho de Aereo Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rancho de Aereo Airport located?

Rancho de Aereo Airport is small airport located in Mead, United States, at an elevation of 4,978 ft (1,517 m).

How many runways does Rancho de Aereo Airport have?

Rancho de Aereo Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,650 ft / 808 m.

What time zone is Rancho de Aereo Airport in?

Rancho de Aereo Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Rancho de Aereo Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rancho de Aereo Airport is approximately 7.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rancho de Aereo Airport?

The nearest airport to Rancho de Aereo Airport is Frontier Airstrip (US-0076), about 0.2 nm to the se, followed by Cartwheel Airport and Skylane Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Rancho de Aereo Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.