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Small airport

Colorado Springs East Airport

ICAO KA50Local CO4🇺🇸 Ellicott
Coordinates
38.8744°N, 104.4100°W
Elevation
6,145 ft (1,873 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CO
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
7.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:17
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
20:21
Civil dusk
20:52

About 14h 34m 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 Colorado Springs East Airport

Colorado Springs East Airport is a private airport located 25 miles (40 km) east of the central business district of the city of Colorado Springs, and 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of the central business district of the city of Ellicott in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The airport is privately owned by Springs East Airport, Inc. The airport is 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Highway 94 via a gravel road, and taxiways and vehicle roadways are gravel/grass/dirt.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17R / 35L4,500 ft / 1,372 m42 ftAspLightedOpen
17L / 35R4,500 ft / 1,372 m40 ftGvlUnlitOpen
08 / 263,440 ft / 1,049 m60 ftGvlUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle262 ft6,703 ft
Obstacle262 ft6,683 ft
Obstacle262 ft6,614 ft
Obstacle262 ft6,703 ft
Obstacle262 ft6,696 ft
Obstacle262 ft6,716 ft
Obstacle262 ft6,722 ft
Obstacle262 ft6,640 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Colorado Springs East Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Colorado Springs East Airport located?

Colorado Springs East Airport is small airport located in Ellicott, United States, at an elevation of 6,145 ft (1,873 m).

How many runways does Colorado Springs East Airport have?

Colorado Springs East Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 4,500 ft / 1,372 m.

What time zone is Colorado Springs East Airport in?

Colorado Springs East Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Colorado Springs East Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Colorado Springs East Airport is approximately 7.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Colorado Springs East Airport?

The nearest airport to Colorado Springs East Airport is Tranquila Airport (88CO), about 7.6 nm to the e, followed by Usaf Academy Bullseye Aux Airstrip and Meadow Lake Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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