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8V6

Dove Creek Airport · Dove Creek

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
6,975 ft / 2,126 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
01/19 · 4,200 ft · DIRT-FUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Dove Creek Airport (8V6), located in Dove Creek, 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 6,975 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
Dove Creek Airport
ICAO / IATA
8V6 / —
Municipality
Dove Creek
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
6,975 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,200 ft / 1,280 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: DIRT-F
Heading: 21° / 201°
RWY 01 (21°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (201°)
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).

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89 km / 48 nm
KMTJILS
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KDROILS
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121 km / 65 nm
KFMNILS
Four Corners Regional Airport
128 km / 69 nm

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