Nilhas Aero Ranch Airport Private

59CO · Pierce, CO · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
5,098 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,504 ft 18/36
Runway
1

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:41 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:28 AM11:28Z
Sunrise05:58 AM11:58Z
Sunset08:11 PM02:11Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:41 PM02:41Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 271°downwind 001°base 091°final 181°45° entry1836

RWY 18RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
181° true
Dimensions
2,504 × 100 ft
TPA
6,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the right downwind (heading 001°) on the 45° at 6,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
5,098 ft
Markings
none

Condition: Fair.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

GLL 114.20 · CYS 113.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
GLL · Gill VOR/DME 114.20 · 89X High r310° / 13.2 NM
CYS · Cheyenne VORTAC 113.10 · 78X High r163° / 32 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 59CO — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
59CO
Coordinates
40.6791, -104.7278
Elevation
5,098 ft MSL
Sectional chart
CHEYENNE
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
DENVER · 122.2, 122.4 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Segmented circle
No
Activated
2024/09
Distance from city
3 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BRAD NILHAS
17316 CR 96, PIERCE, CO
217-720-1269
Manager
BRAD NILHAS
17316 CR 96, PIERCE, CO
217-720-1269

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About 59CO

Nilhas Aero Ranch Airport (59CO) is an airport in Pierce, CO, at 5,098 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,504 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 59CO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 59CO have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 59CO?

Nilhas Aero Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,504 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 59CO?

Nilhas Aero Ranch Airport is in Pierce, CO, at an elevation of 5,098 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.6791, -104.7278.

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