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Small airport

High Mesa Airport

ICAO 23CO🇺🇸 Rush
Coordinates
38.8439°N, 103.9900°W
Elevation
6,000 ft (1,829 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CO
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
6.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:11
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:22
Civil dusk
20:54

About 14h 40m 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 High Mesa Airport

High Mesa Airport is a small airport in Rush, United States. It sits at an elevation of 6,000 ft (1,829 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft / 1,219 m. It observes America/Denver local time. The nearest airport is Ria Airport (US-0022), about 6.8 nm to the w.

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
15 / 334,000 ft / 1,219 m40 ftGrvlUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle262 ft6,637 ft
Obstacle262 ft6,588 ft
Obstacle262 ft6,568 ft
Obstacle262 ft6,654 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from High Mesa Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is High Mesa Airport located?

High Mesa Airport is small airport located in Rush, United States, at an elevation of 6,000 ft (1,829 m).

How many runways does High Mesa Airport have?

High Mesa Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,000 ft / 1,219 m.

What time zone is High Mesa Airport in?

High Mesa Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at High Mesa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at High Mesa Airport is approximately 6.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near High Mesa Airport?

The nearest airport to High Mesa Airport is Ria Airport (US-0022), about 6.8 nm to the w, followed by Terra Firma Airport and Vantage View Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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