Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport (KRCV), Colorado
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport (KRCV) serves Del Norte, Colorado, at a field elevation of 7,955 feet, a factor pilots should weigh into density altitude planning at this high-altitude mountain airport. The field is unattended and uncontrolled, with a paved runway and a turf crosswind runway available for general aviation and business traffic. Customs are not available onsite; the nearest customs airport of entry is KCOS, located about 102 nautical miles away. Business aviation activity in 2025 accounted for 277 of the airport's 1,180 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Runways
Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 06/24, is 6,051 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (KCOS), 102 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport recorded 277 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June and August. Business aviation traffic at KRCV concentrates in the summer months, with June and August each recording well over double the activity seen in the slower winter months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 47 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Pilot-controlled lighting activates the REIL for runways 06 and 24, the PAPI for runways 06 and 24, and the MIRL for runway 06/24 via CTAF. The REIL for runways 06 and 24 operates only at night.
An 8-foot sign is located 20 feet from the threshold, 10 feet right of centerline.
Numerous holes in the first 500 feet of runway 03; rough surface throughout.
Wildlife on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Fuel availability: 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card access. Jet A+ is available by appointment; contact the airport manager.
Unusable beyond 5 degrees right of course.
Unlimited vehicle access on the airport.
Mountainous terrain in all quadrants.
For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport has five airfields within 43 NM. The closest is Leach, 15.10 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KRCV
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at KRCV?
Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport offers 100LL fuel around the clock with credit card access. Jet A+ is also listed among available fuel types, but it is provided by appointment only through contact with the airport manager. Pilots planning Jet A+ uplift at KRCV should arrange this in advance rather than expecting walk-up service.
Can I clear customs at KRCV?
Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs airport of entry is KCOS, approximately 102 nautical miles away. Operators arriving internationally should plan their customs clearance stop at KCOS before or after using KRCV.
What are the runways like at KRCV?
KRCV has two runways: runway 06/24, a paved asphalt surface measuring 6,051 feet by 75 feet, and runway 03/21, a 4,812-foot turf strip 60 feet wide. Runway 03 carries a remark noting numerous holes in the first 500 feet and a rough surface throughout, which pilots should factor into their surface condition planning. The paved runway is the primary option for larger business aircraft.
How busy is Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport?
Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport recorded 1,180 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, of which 277 were business aviation operations. Traffic is not evenly distributed through the year, with summer months such as June and August showing significantly higher business aviation activity than the winter months. This makes KRCV a moderate-traffic field with a distinct seasonal pattern.