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US-8947

Blue Water Airport · Saguache

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
7,710 ft / 2,350 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
9/27 · 2,100 ft · Dirt-GravelUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Blue Water Airport (US-8947), located in Saguache, 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 7,710 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
Blue Water Airport
ICAO / IATA
US-8947 / —
Municipality
Saguache
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
7,710 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 9 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,100 ft / 640 m
Runway Width: 35 ft / 11 m
Surface Type: Dirt-Gravel
Heading: ° / °
RWY 9
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27
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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KFCSILS
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KPUBILS
Pueblo Memorial Airport
141 km / 76 nm
KASEILS
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)
142 km / 77 nm

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