Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field

SBS · KSBS · Steamboat Springs, CO · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
6,882 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,452 ft 14/32
Runway
1
Mag var
10E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 08:51 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:36 AM11:36Z
Sunrise06:06 AM12:06Z
Sunset08:20 PM02:20Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:51 PM02:51Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:51 PM → 05:36 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:20 PM → 05:06 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 233°downwind 323°base 053°final 143°45° entry1432

RWY 14RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
143° mag · 153° true
Dimensions
4,452 × 100 ft
TPA
7,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.8

Enter the right downwind (heading 323°) on the 45° at 7,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
6,875 ft
Markings
basic
TDZ elevation
6,881 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
4,452 / 4,452 / 3,852 / 3,852 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 50k, Double wheel 60k.

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

“Steamboat Springs”
ASOS/AWOS
118.325

Taxi & takeoff

“Steamboat Springs”
CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
120.475 LOW 122.2
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
235.975HAYDEN RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

BQZ 112.20 · CHE 115.60 · RLG 113.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BQZ · Robert VOR/DME 112.20 · 59X Low r352° / 3.2 NM
CHE · Hayden VOR/DME 115.60 · 103X High r077° / 20 NM
RLG · Kremmling VOR/DME 113.80 · 85X High r314° / 36.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KSBS / SBS
Coordinates
40.5163, -106.8660
Elevation
6,882 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
10E
Sectional chart
CHEYENNE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 118.325 · ☎ 970-879-7794
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
DENVER · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
SBS
Attendance
MAY-OCT ALL 0700-1700; NOV-APR ALL 0700-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1942/01
Distance from city
3 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 32; PAPI RWY 32; HIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 32: 2-light PAPI (left).

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
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Charter, Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
PO BOX 775088, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO
970-879-1204
Manager
JOSHUA SCHROEDER
3499 AIRPORT CIRCLE, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO
970-879-9042
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -25C.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
  • SI NA TO AVOID TFC CONFLICTS.

Runways

  • PREFERRED RWY; 180 FT DROPOFF 2000 FT FM PAVEMENT END.
  • PAPI BAFFLED; VIS LMTD TO 5.5 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN DUE TO HIGH TRRN.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 32; PAPI RWY 32; HIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • BRUSH 176 FT FM RWY END, 98 FT FM DSP THLD, 124 FT RT OF APCH, 7 FT ABV RWY END.
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About KSBS

Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field (SBS · KSBS) is an airport in Steamboat Springs, CO, at 6,882 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,452 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KSBS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KSBS have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KSBS?

Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field has 1 runway; the longest is 4,452 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KSBS?

Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field is in Steamboat Springs, CO, at an elevation of 6,882 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5163, -106.8660.

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