Leach Airport (1V8), Colorado
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Leach Airport (1V8) is an unattended public-use field near Center, Colorado, sitting at 7,598 feet elevation. FAA TFMSC data shows minimal business aviation traffic through the field in 2025.
Runways
Leach Airport has one paved runway, 12/30, 7,000 ft long and 50 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Leach Airport has 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Leach Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (KCOS), 88 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Leach Airport recorded 2 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. All recorded business aviation traffic at Leach Airport (1V8) occurred in August 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 2 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 2.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Leach Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Runway 12/30 has sprinklers 12 feet or higher along both sides, 54 feet from centerline, for the full length of the runway.
Runway 12/30 low-intensity runway lights are activated via CTAF.
Runway 12 has a ditch 5 feet deep located 120 feet from the pavement end, and a berm 2 feet high located 126 feet from the pavement end.
Runway 30 has a power line 60 feet or higher and a snow fence 4 feet high at the pavement end.
Runway markings are worn and faded.
Runway 12 approach slope is 20:1 to the displaced threshold.
Runway 30 approach slope is 21:1 to the displaced threshold.
For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Leach Airport has five airfields within 37 NM. The closest is Astronaut Kent Rominger (KRCV), 15.10 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 1V8
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at 1V8 (Leach Airport)?
Leach Airport (1V8) offers 100LL only, with no Jet A on the field. The airport is unattended, so fuel access depends on self-service arrangements rather than staffed hours.
How long is the runway at 1V8?
1V8 has a single paved runway, 12/30, measuring 7,000 feet by 50 feet with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates a range of business aircraft despite the airport's low overall traffic volume.
Where is the nearest customs facility to Leach Airport?
The nearest customs airport to Leach Airport (1V8) is KCOS, located approximately 88 nautical miles away. Leach Airport itself has no onsite customs processing.