Christman Field Private

CO55 · Fort Collins, CO · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
5,160 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,000 ft 16/34
Runway
1
Mag var
12E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:43 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:30 AM11:30Z
Sunrise06:00 AM12:00Z
Sunset08:13 PM02:13Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:43 PM02:43Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:43 PM → 05:30 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 069°downwind 339°base 249°final 159°45° entry1634

RWY 16LEFT traffic

Heading
159° mag · 171° true
Dimensions
4,000 × 60 ft
TPA
6,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
123.3

Enter the left downwind (heading 339°) on the 45° at 6,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 16
Approach obstacle
Pline, 30 ft, 300 ft from threshold

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

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

UNICOM
123.3

Source: OurAirports — community data, not FAA-verified. Confirm on the Chart Supplement / NOTAMs before use.

Nearby navigation aids

GLL 114.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
GLL · Gill VOR/DME 114.20 · 89X High r269° / 27.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CO55 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
CO55
Coordinates
40.5972, -105.1440
Elevation
5,160 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
12E
Sectional chart
CHEYENNE
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
DENVER · 122.2, 122.4 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
3 NW

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 123.3 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement

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
Owner
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
200 W. LAKE ST, FORT COLLINS, CO
970-491-8985
Manager
CHRISTOPHER ROBERTSON
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, 4551 LAPORTE AVE/ 1320 CAMPUS DEL., FORT COLLINS, CO
970-420-7452
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • 2 UNLGTD TWRS ON ARPT, APRX 30 FT HIGH.
  • FOR CD CTC DENVER APCH AT 303-342-1916.
  • ARPT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 03/01/2026 - 06/01/2026.

Runways

  • CNTR MKD WITH PLUS SIGN.

Contact

  • OTR CTC: 970-491-8985; CHRISTOPHER.ROBERTSON@COLOSTATE.EDU

Nearby airports

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About CO55

Christman Field (CO55) is an airport in Fort Collins, CO, at 5,160 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CO55, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does CO55 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at CO55?

Christman Field has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is CO55?

Christman Field is in Fort Collins, CO, at an elevation of 5,160 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5972, -105.1440.

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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 CO55 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.