Melby Ranch Airstrip Private

33CO · San Luis, CO · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
8,820 ft MSL
Longest runway
7,400 ft 03/21
Runway
1
Mag var
11E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 33CO. Nearby reporting stations: KALS (29 NM), KSKX (38 NM), KMVI (39 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:31 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:20 AM12:20Z
Sunrise06:46 AM12:46Z
Sunset07:05 PM01:05Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:31 PM01:31Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:31 PM → 06:20 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:05 PM → 05:46 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 120°downwind 030°base 300°final 210°45° entry2103

RWY 21LEFT traffic

Heading
210° mag · 221° true
Dimensions
7,400 × 40 ft
TPA
9,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 030°) on the 45° at 9,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

ALS 113.90 · TAS 115.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ALS · Alamosa VORTAC 113.90 · 86X High r122° / 24 NM
TAS · Taos VORTAC 115.80 · 105X Low r025° / 34.7 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 33CO — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
33CO
Coordinates
37.0650, -105.4636
Elevation
8,820 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
11E
Sectional chart
DENVER
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
DENVER · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1996/10
Distance from city
9 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MELBY RANCH PROPERTIES, LLC
P.O. BOX 4159, VENTURA, CA
800-858-8565
Manager
ANDREA MELBY
P.O. BOX 4159, VENTURA, CO
805-647-5662
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Nearby airports

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About 33CO

Melby Ranch Airstrip (33CO) is an airport in San Luis, CO, at 8,820 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 7,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 33CO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 33CO have a control tower?

No. Melby Ranch Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 33CO?

Melby Ranch Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 7,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 33CO?

Melby Ranch Airstrip is in San Luis, CO, at an elevation of 8,820 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.0650, -105.4636.

More about 33CO

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 33CO 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.

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