Idler Bro's Airport

72CO · Kirk, CO · Print kneeboard

Elevation
4,200 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,000 ft 14/32
Runway
1

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:30 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:22 AM11:22Z
Sunrise05:52 AM11:52Z
Sunset08:00 PM02:00Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:30 PM02:30Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:30 PM → 05:22 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:00 PM → 04:52 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 050°downwind 320°base 230°final 140°45° entry1432

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
140° true
Dimensions
3,000 × 50 ft
TPA
5,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
TURF-GRVL

Enter the left downwind (heading 320°) on the 45° at 5,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

TXC 112.90 · AKO 114.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TXC · Thurman VORTAC 112.90 · 76X Low r080° / 28.8 NM
AKO · Akron VOR/DME 114.40 · 91X High r123° / 39.4 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 72CO — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
72CO
Coordinates
39.6794, -102.5910
Elevation
4,200 ft MSL

Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.

No published services or facility detail for 72CO.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: CO84 Idlers Field (private) (5 NM) · CO08 Helling Airport (private) (20 NM) · CO22 Hildebrandt Airport (private) (25 NM) · 2V6 Yuma Municipal Airport (26 NM) · 23CD Aviation Acres Airport (private) (26 NM) · 8CO8 Koenig Airport (private) (26 NM)

About 72CO

Idler Bro's Airport (72CO) is an airport in Kirk, CO, at 4,200 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 72CO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

What is the longest runway at 72CO?

Idler Bro's Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 72CO?

Idler Bro's Airport is in Kirk, CO, at an elevation of 4,200 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.6794, -102.5910.

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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 72CO 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.