Perry Stokes Airport

TAD · KTAD · Trinidad, CO · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
5,762 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,500 ft 03/21
Runways
2
Mag var
10E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:31 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:36 AM11:36Z
Sunrise06:04 AM12:04Z
Sunset08:02 PM02:02Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:31 PM02:31Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:31 PM → 05:36 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:02 PM → 05:04 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 305°downwind 035°base 125°final 215°45° entry21270309

RWY 21RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
215° mag · 225° true
Dimensions
5,500 × 100 ft
TPA
6,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the right downwind (heading 035°) on the 45° at 6,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 21
Threshold elev
5,740 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
5,754 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 37k, Double wheel 50k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Trinidad”
ASOS/AWOS
119.025

Taxi & takeoff

“Trinidad”
CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
122.2 128.375 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
379.95PUEBLO RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

TBE 114.05
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TBE · Tobe VOR/DME 114.05 · 87Y Low r258° / 35.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KTAD / TAD
Coordinates
37.2594, -104.3410
Elevation
5,762 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
10E
Sectional chart
DENVER
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
ASOS · 119.025 · ☎ 719-845-1156
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
DENVER · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Denver Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
TAD
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
10 NE

Night operations

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

Runway lighting aids — 03: 2-light PAPI (left) · 21: 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 (additive)
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LAS ANIMAS COUNTY
PHIL DORENKAMP, 200 E 1ST ST, TRINIDAD, CO
719-845-2598
Manager
EVAN OTTO
44814 CO RD 38.0, TRINIDAD, CO
719-680-7831
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • TWYS HAVE BLUE/WHITE REFLECTORS AT PAVEMENT EDGE.
  • ALERT: USAF STUDENT TRNG INVOF COLORADO SPRINGS & PUEBLO CO.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Runways

  • +3-6 FT BUSHES ON EDGE BOTH SIDES ALG ENTRE LEN; SOFT WHEN WET; PRAIRIE DOG HOLES THRUT.
  • +40 FT TREES 846 FT FM THR 137 FT RIGHT; +4 FT BUSHES & +3 FT POSTS WI 100 FT OF RWY END BOTH SIDES OF CNTRLN.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 03 & 21; PAPI RWY 03 & 21; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF. PPR.
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About KTAD

Perry Stokes Airport (TAD · KTAD) is an airport in Trinidad, CO, at 5,762 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KTAD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KTAD have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KTAD?

Perry Stokes Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KTAD?

Perry Stokes Airport is in Trinidad, CO, at an elevation of 5,762 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.2594, -104.3410.

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