Morning Shadows Ranch Private

CD69 · South Fork, CO · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
8,300 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,400 ft 16/34
Runway
1
Mag var
12E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at CD69. Nearby reporting stations: KRCV (8 NM), KMVI (26 NM), KALS (36 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:36 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:24 AM12:24Z
Sunrise06:50 AM12:50Z
Sunset07:10 PM01:10Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:36 PM01:36Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:36 PM → 06:24 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:10 PM → 05:50 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 070°downwind 340°base 250°final 160°45° entry1634

RWY 16LEFT traffic

Heading
160° mag · 172° true
Dimensions
4,400 × 80 ft
TPA
9,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 340°) on the 45° at 9,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

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

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Comms & NavAids

No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for CD69.

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CD69 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
CD69
Coordinates
37.7403, -106.5256
Elevation
8,300 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
12E
Sectional chart
DENVER
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
DENVER · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1988/03
Distance from city
7 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LIONEL CARPENTER
189 COMMANCHE PEAK RD, SOUTH FORK, CO
719-873-5699
Manager
LIONEL CARPENTER
189 COMMANCHE PEAK RD, SOUTH FORK, CO
719-873-5699
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Nearby airports

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About CD69

Morning Shadows Ranch (CD69) is an airport in South Fork, CO, at 8,300 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CD69, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does CD69 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at CD69?

Morning Shadows Ranch has 1 runway; the longest is 4,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is CD69?

Morning Shadows Ranch is in South Fork, CO, at an elevation of 8,300 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.7403, -106.5256.

More about CD69

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 CD69 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.

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