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Small airport

Blue Water Airport

ICAO US-8947Local 03CO🇺🇸 Saguache
Coordinates
38.0980°N, 106.0898°W
Elevation
7,710 ft (2,350 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-CO
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
7.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:25
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
20:27
Civil dusk
20:57

About 14h 31m 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 Blue Water Airport

Blue Water Airport is a small airport in Saguache, United States. It sits at an elevation of 7,710 ft (2,350 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,100 ft / 640 m. It observes America/Denver local time. The nearest airport is Saguache Municipal Airport (04V), about 4 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
9 / 272,100 ft / 640 m35 ftDirt-gravelUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Saguache Municipal Airport04V
4 nm W (271°)
Villa Grove Flight ParkUS-7938
12.1 nm NE (34°)
Leach AirportK1V8
18.9 nm S (174°)
Granite Mountain Lodge AirportCO11
19.2 nm N (4°)
La Garita Creek Ranch AirportUS-4025
20.2 nm SSW (212°)
Lake Creek Ranch Airport92CO
25.4 nm ENE (63°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Blue Water Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blue Water Airport located?

Blue Water Airport is small airport located in Saguache, United States, at an elevation of 7,710 ft (2,350 m).

How many runways does Blue Water Airport have?

Blue Water Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,100 ft / 640 m.

What time zone is Blue Water Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Blue Water Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Blue Water Airport is approximately 7.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Blue Water Airport?

The nearest airport to Blue Water Airport is Saguache Municipal Airport (04V), about 4 nm to the w, followed by Villa Grove Flight Park and Leach Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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