Cortez Municipal Airport

CEZ · KCEZ · Cortez, CO · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
5,918 ft MSL
Longest runway
7,205 ft 03/21
Runway
1
Mag var
12E
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:48 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:53 AM11:53Z
Sunrise06:21 AM12:21Z
Sunset08:19 PM02:19Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:48 PM02:48Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:48 PM → 05:53 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:19 PM → 05:21 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 119°downwind 029°base 299°final 209°45° entry2103

RWY 21LEFT traffic

Heading
209° mag · 221° true
Dimensions
7,205 × 100 ft
TPA
6,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
VASI (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 029°) on the 45° at 6,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 21
Threshold elev
5,909 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Road, 16 ft, 680 ft from threshold, 300 ft R of centerline — 30:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
50 ft
TDZ elevation
5,913 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
7,205 / 7,205 / 7,205 / 7,205 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Porous friction course. Weight bearing: Single wheel 40k, Double wheel 56k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Cortez”
ASOS/AWOS
135.625

Taxi & takeoff

“Cortez”
CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
118.575 LOW 122.3
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
348.7CORTEZ RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

CEZ 114.35 · DVC 114.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CEZ · Cortez VOR/DME 114.35 · 90Y Low r197° / 6.1 NM
DVC · Dove Creek VORTAC 114.60 · 93X High r140° / 33.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KCEZ / CEZ
Coordinates
37.3030, -108.6280
Elevation
5,918 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
12E
Sectional chart
DENVER
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E · CLASS E SVC 0600-2200 EXC HOLS; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
Weather station
ASOS · 135.625 · ☎ 970-564-0193
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
DENVER · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Denver Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
CEZ
Attendance
ALL DAWN-DUSK
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Landing fee
Yes
GPS MON airport
Yes
Activated
1949/07
Distance from city
3 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 03 & 21; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 03 & VASI RWY 21 ON CONSLY. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 03: 4-light PAPI (left) · 21: VASI.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bulk oxygen
HIGH
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF CORTEZ
123 ROGER SMITH AVE., CORTEZ, CO
(970) 565-7458
Manager
KYLE SLOAN
123 ROGER SMITH AVE., CORTEZ, CO
970-570-2980
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • ACFT GTR THAN 20000 LBS DUAL WHEEL RSTRD TO TWY CONNECTOR A2; BACK TAXI ON RWY TO & FM TWY CONNECTOR A2 TO APRON.
  • FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC ON FREQ. IF UNA, CTC FSS ON FREQ VIA RCO. IF UNA, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 03 & 21; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 03 & VASI RWY 21 ON CONSLY.

Obstructions

  • 133 FT POLE ON CNTRLN.
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About KCEZ

Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ · KCEZ) is an airport in Cortez, CO, at 5,918 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 7,205 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCEZ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KCEZ have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KCEZ?

Cortez Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 7,205 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KCEZ?

Cortez Municipal Airport is in Cortez, CO, at an elevation of 5,918 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.3030, -108.6280.

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