Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
8CO6 · La Junta, CO · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:26 PM
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:34 AM | 11:34Z |
| Sunrise | 06:02 AM | 12:02Z |
| Sunset | 07:57 PM | 01:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:26 PM | 02:26Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for 8CO6.
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8CO6 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8CO6
- Coordinates
- 37.9614, -103.5500
- Elevation
- 4,144 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10E
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- 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
- 1979/03
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
Obstructions
- BLDG 33 FT FROM N END OF PAD.
Contact
- EMERGENCY CONTACT SECURITY STAFF: 719-241-0172
Nearby airports
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About 8CO6
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center Heliport (8CO6) is a heliport in La Junta, CO, at 4,144 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 8CO6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8CO6 have a control tower?
No. Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 8CO6?
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8CO6?
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center Heliport is in La Junta, CO, at an elevation of 4,144 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.9614, -103.5500.
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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 8CO6 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.