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CD56
Grand Valley Heliport · Parachute
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
6,095 ft / 1,858 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Grand Valley Heliport (CD56), located in Parachute, 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 6,095 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.
Full Name
Grand Valley Heliport
ICAO / IATA
CD56 / —
Municipality
Parachute
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
6,095 ft
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Runway H1 /
UNLIT
Runway Length: 100 ft / 30 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: GRVL-TRTD
Heading: —° / 251.1°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: GRVL-TRTD
Heading: —° / 251.1°
RWY H1
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY (251.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026