Michigan River Ranch Heliport HeliportPrivate
24CD · Walden, CO · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:43 PM
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:37 AM | 11:37Z |
| Sunrise | 06:07 AM | 12:07Z |
| Sunset | 08:13 PM | 02:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:43 PM | 02:43Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 36 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
BQZ 112.20 · RLG 113.80
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BQZ · Robert | VOR/DME | 112.20 · 59X | Low | r067° / 37.6 NM |
| RLG · Kremmling | VOR/DME | 113.80 · 85X | High | r013° / 38.2 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 24CD — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 24CD
- Coordinates
- 40.5679, -106.0606
- Elevation
- 8,620 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- DENVER
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DENVER · 122.2, 122.4 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2007/04
- Distance from city
- 15 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
Obstructions
- 16 FT LGTD BLDG 94 FT NNW; 22 FT LGTD BLDG 250 FT S.
Contact
- 303-888-0080
Nearby airports
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About 24CD
Michigan River Ranch Heliport (24CD) is a heliport in Walden, CO, at 8,620 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 36 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 24CD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 24CD have a control tower?
No. Michigan River Ranch Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 24CD?
Michigan River Ranch Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 36 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 24CD?
Michigan River Ranch Heliport is in Walden, CO, at an elevation of 8,620 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5679, -106.0606.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 24CD in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.