Pfister Ranch Heliport Heliport
78CO · Aspen, CO
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:42 PM
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:44 AM | 11:44Z |
| Sunrise | 06:13 AM | 12:13Z |
| Sunset | 08:13 PM | 02:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 02:42Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 100 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
RDY 114.30 · DBL 113.00 · SXW 109.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDY · Sardy | TACAN | 114.30 · 90X | — | r164° / 2.2 NM |
| DBL · Red Table | VOR/DME | 113.00 · 77X | High | r161° / 15.8 NM |
| SXW · Snow | VOR/DME | 109.20 · 29X | Low | r155° / 27.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 78CO — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 78CO
- Coordinates
- 39.1772, -106.8560
- Elevation
- 8,000 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for 78CO.
Nearby airports
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About 78CO
Pfister Ranch Heliport (78CO) is a heliport in Aspen, CO, at 8,000 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 100 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 78CO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 78CO?
Pfister Ranch Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 100 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 78CO?
Pfister Ranch Heliport is in Aspen, CO, at an elevation of 8,000 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.1772, -106.8560.
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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 78CO 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.