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CO85

Rifle Junction Heliport · Rifle

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,609 ft / 1,710 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
H1/ · 20 ft · DIRTUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Rifle Junction Heliport (CO85), located in Rifle, 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 5,609 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
Rifle Junction Heliport
ICAO / IATA
CO85 / —
Municipality
Rifle
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
5,609 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway H1 /
UNLIT
Runway Length: 20 ft / 6 m
Runway Width: 20 ft / 6 m
Surface Type: DIRT
Heading: ° / 360°
RWY H1
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY (360°)
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).

KRILILS
Garfield County Regional Airport
4 km / 2 nm
KEGEILS
Eagle County Regional Airport
74 km / 40 nm
KGJTILS
Grand Junction Regional Airport
79 km / 43 nm
KASEILS
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)
85 km / 46 nm
KMTJILS
Montrose Regional Airport
114 km / 62 nm

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