Elizabeth Emergency HeliportPrivate
55CO · Elizabeth, CO · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:23 PM
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:19 AM | 12:19Z |
| Sunrise | 06:46 AM | 12:46Z |
| Sunset | 06:56 PM | 00:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:23 PM | 01:23Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
FQF 116.30 · BKF 109.60 · BRK 112.50 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FQF · Falcon | VORTAC | 116.30 · 110X | High | r166° / 19.7 NM |
| BKF · Buckley | TACAN | 109.60 · 33X | — | r153° / 21.9 NM |
| BRK · Black Forest | VOR/DME | 112.50 · 72X | High | r356° / 25.1 NM |
| DEN · Denver | VOR/DME | 117.90 · 126X | High | r166° / 27.2 NM |
| DVV · Mile High | VORTAC | 114.70 · 94X | High | r170° / 32 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 55CO — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 55CO
- Coordinates
- 39.3624, -104.5997
- Elevation
- 6,512 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
- 1983/01
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC DENVER APCH AT 303-342-1916.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 303-646-3800.
Obstructions
- 65 FT POLES 161 FT W; 48 FT TREES 71 FT NE; 40 FT TREES 294 FT E.
Contact
- ELIZABETH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.
Nearby airports
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About 55CO
Elizabeth Emergency (55CO) is a heliport in Elizabeth, CO, at 6,512 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 55CO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 55CO have a control tower?
No. Elizabeth Emergency is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 55CO?
Elizabeth Emergency has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 55CO?
Elizabeth Emergency is in Elizabeth, CO, at an elevation of 6,512 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.3624, -104.5997.
More about 55CO
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 55CO 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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