Salida Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
6CO9 · Salida, CO · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:37 PM
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:42 AM | 11:42Z |
| Sunrise | 06:11 AM | 12:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:08 PM | 02:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:37 PM | 02:37Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 65 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for 6CO9.
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6CO9 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6CO9
- Coordinates
- 38.5328, -105.9900
- Elevation
- 7,050 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12E
- 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
- 1978/10
- Distance from city
- 0 NE
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 ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
Lighting
- 5 CLICKS ON 123.05.
- PERIMETER LGTS.
Obstructions
- BLDG 75 FT EAST. NUCLEAR MED TRAILER 65 FT SE.
Nearby airports
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About 6CO9
Salida Hospital Heliport (6CO9) is a heliport in Salida, CO, at 7,050 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 65 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6CO9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6CO9 have a control tower?
No. Salida Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 6CO9?
Salida Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 65 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6CO9?
Salida Hospital Heliport is in Salida, CO, at an elevation of 7,050 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.5328, -105.9900.
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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 6CO9 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.