Colorado Plains Regional (KAKO), Colorado
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Colorado Plains Regional (KAKO) is a public, non-towered airport serving Akron, Colorado, at an elevation of 4,716 feet. The field's single asphalt runway, 11/29, stretches 7,001 feet, giving it capacity well beyond its current traffic tier. Business aviation activity remains modest, consistent with a level-two facility, and customs clearance requires a routing through nearby Denver rather than an onsite option. Extensive crop-spraying operations in the surrounding area between April and October add a seasonal operational consideration for pilots transiting the region.
Runways
Colorado Plains Regional has one paved runway, 11/29, 7,001 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Colorado Plains Regional has Jet A1 and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Colorado Plains Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Denver International (KDEN), 69 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Colorado Plains Regional recorded 292 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KAKO is concentrated in the summer months, with July accounting for the highest volume of operations recorded in 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 79 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Colorado Plains Regional averages 16.1 days above 90°F in July and 30.1 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.7°F, and January the coldest, at 41.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Colorado Plains Regional has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
REIL for runways 11 and 29, PAPI for runways 11 and 29, and MIRL for runway 11/29 are pilot-activated on CTAF.
The threshold markings on runway 11 are worn and faded.
The threshold markings on runway 29 are worn and faded.
Extensive crop-spraying operations occur in the area from April through October.
24-hour self-serve 100LL fuel is available with credit card.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Denver ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Colorado Plains Regional has five airfields within 46 NM. The closest is Brush Municipal, 17.06 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KAKO offer for business aviation arrivals?
Colorado Plains Regional (KAKO) has a single paved runway, 11/29, measuring 7,001 feet by 100 feet with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most business jets operating into Akron, Colorado. The airport is non-towered, so arrivals and departures are coordinated on CTAF. Runway lighting, including REIL and PAPI on both ends, is pilot-activated.
Is fuel available at KAKO outside staffed hours?
Colorado Plains Regional (KAKO) offers 24-hour self-serve 100LL fuel with credit card access, independent of the staffed attendance schedule. Jet A is also listed among the field's fuel types, though it falls under the airport's standard staffed hours. The published attendance schedule runs 0800-1700 daily. Pilots needing Jet A outside that window should plan accordingly.
How far is customs clearance from KAKO?
Colorado Plains Regional (KAKO) does not have onsite customs. The nearest customs facility is at Denver (KDEN), approximately 69 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance on a flight into Akron, Colorado should plan a stop or coordination through Denver. This distance is worth factoring into routing for any international arrival.
When is business aviation traffic highest at KAKO?
Business aviation traffic at Colorado Plains Regional (KAKO) peaks in July, with 79 operations recorded in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, well above other months in the year. Traffic also rises notably in September with 42 operations. Winter months such as February show far lower volumes, down to just 3 operations. Operators should expect the busiest conditions at KAKO during mid to late summer.