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1CO5

Melon Field · Rocky Ford

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,260 ft / 1,298 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Flight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Melon Field (1CO5), located in Rocky Ford, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 4,260 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Melon Field
ICAO / IATA
1CO5 / —
Municipality
Rocky Ford
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
4,260 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,780 ft / 1,152 m
Runway Width: 45 ft / 14 m
Surface Type: ASPH-F
Heading: 94.6° / °
RWY 08 (94.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,500 ft / 762 m
Runway Width: 44 ft / 13 m
Surface Type: GRVL-F
Heading: 193° / °
RWY 18 (193°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KPUBILS
Pueblo Memorial Airport
76 km / 41 nm
KLAA
Southeast Colorado Regional Airport
88 km / 48 nm
KFCSILS
Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field
118 km / 64 nm
KCOSILS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
124 km / 67 nm
KAPAILS
Centennial Airport
200 km / 108 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026