Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport
RCV · Del Norte, CO · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:40 PM
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:43 AM | 11:43Z |
| Sunrise | 06:11 AM | 12:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:11 PM | 02:11Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:40 PM | 02:40Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 21LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 211° true
- Dimensions
- 4,812 ft
- TPA
- 8,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- GRS
Enter the left downwind (heading 031°) on the 45° at 8,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,812 ft | |
| 06/24 | 6,051 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
ALS 113.90
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALS · Alamosa | VORTAC | 113.90 · 86X | High | r298° / 33.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for RCV — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- RCV
- Coordinates
- 37.7136, -106.3540
- Elevation
- 7,949 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for RCV.
Nearby airports
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About RCV
Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport (RCV) is an airport in Del Norte, CO, at 7,949 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,051 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for RCV, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at RCV?
Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,051 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is RCV?
Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport is in Del Norte, CO, at an elevation of 7,949 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.7136, -106.3540.
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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 RCV 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.