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KAKO
Colorado Plains Regional Airport · Akron
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,714 ft / 1,437 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
RCO 122.55 MHz (AKRON RCO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 7,000 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Colorado Plains Regional Airport (KAKO), located in Akron, 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 4,714 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
Colorado Plains Regional Airport
ICAO / IATA
KAKO / AKO
Municipality
Akron
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
4,714 ft
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Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,000 ft / 2,134 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 119.3° / 299.3°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 119.3° / 299.3°
RWY 11 (119.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (299.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
ASOS ASOS
135.57 MHz
CNTR DENVER CNTR
133.95 MHz
RCO AKRON RCO
122.55 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026