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33CO

Melby Ranch Airstrip · San Luis

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
8,820 ft / 2,688 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 7,400 ft · TurfUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Melby Ranch Airstrip (33CO), located in San Luis, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 8,820 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
Melby Ranch Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
33CO / —
Municipality
San Luis
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
8,820 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03 / 21
UNLIT
Runway Length: 7,400 ft / 2,256 m
Runway Width: 40 ft / 12 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / °
RWY 03
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21
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).

KALSILS
San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field
54 km / 29 nm
KSKX
Taos Regional Airport
71 km / 38 nm
KLVS
Las Vegas Municipal Airport
160 km / 86 nm
KPUBILS
Pueblo Memorial Airport
161 km / 87 nm
KSAFILS
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
170 km / 92 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026