Lake County Airport (KLXV)

IFR

Leadville, Colorado, United States

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Elevation: 3028m (9934ft)
Coordinates: 39.2195, -106.3164
Type: Civil Airfield
FAA airport information
klxvairport.com lxv9934@co.lake.co.us Airport Administration: +1 719-486-0307
FAA Chart Supplement
Airport Manager: +1 719-486-0307 Clearance Delivery: +1 303-651-4257

Runways

1 RWY, 1951m/6400ft

Source: FAA
16/34
Asphalt
Length
1951m
6400ft

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AI-generated summary, as of 08/2025 - may contain errors or inaccuracies
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2026-04-11 11:32:06 UTC

Information from pirep.io:

Description: At nearly 10,000ft MSL, Leadville is the highest airport in North America. Town is a short drive from the airport (which has multiple crew cars available). In town are numerous museums showcasing the town's mining history as well as lodging and food options.

Crew Car: Yes, two vans are available at the FBO.

WiFi: Free WiFi is in the FBO building.

Airport Webcam: https://weathercams.faa.gov/map/-107.63201,38.46429,-102.36955,39.96655/airport/LXV/details/camera/11968/full

Source: pirep.io (snapshot from 2025-01-26)

Information from ourairports.com:

  • 2007-08-12: Airport at high elevation with surrounding terrain rising well above 14,000 ft—check weather and terrain before proceeding.

Source: ourairports.com (one-time import)

Fuel Availability

AVGAS Jet A

Source: FAA data. Contact FBO for pricing.

Airfield/FBO? Consider using Aerops.

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METAR & TAF

LIFR
36 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 34 16 13 kt
↓ 10 kt ←R 8 kt
Wind 200° · 13 kt
Temperature 1.7°C
Dew point 1.7°C
Visibility 0.5 SM
QNH 30.08 inHg
Ceiling 300 BKN

Potential hazards:

Cloud layers
5000 2500 0 ft
BKN 300ft
OVC 1100ft
📝 Remarks click to expand
Station Automated (with precip sensor)
Precise temp/dew 1.7°C / 1.7°C
Raw remarks
RAE09UPB09E11SNB11 P0000

METAR: 11 mins · aviationweather.gov

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