Colorado Springs East Airport (CO4), Colorado
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Colorado Springs East (CO4) is a small, unattended public airport in Ellicott, Colorado, southeast of the Colorado Springs metro area. It sees very light traffic, with a single paved runway alongside two gravel-dirt strips.
Runways
Colorado Springs East Airport has three paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 17L/35R, is 4,500 ft long and 40 ft wide, with a gravel and dirt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Colorado Springs East Airport has 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Colorado Springs East Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (KCOS), 14 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Colorado Springs East Airport recorded 0 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic at Colorado Springs East is concentrated in a limited part of the year rather than spread evenly across all twelve months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 0 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Colorado Springs East Airport averages 15.7 days above 90°F in July and 30.7 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87.3°F, and January the coldest, at 46.4°F.
Weather station is 8.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Colorado Springs East Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
The airport is closed to helicopters.
Glider operations occur in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Colorado Springs Approach.
Runway 17R/35L medium intensity runway lighting must be activated by calling the airport manager ahead of arrival.
There is a 2-inch bump at the Runway 17R/35L intersection.
A 5-foot light pole stands on the right side of Runway 35L, 115 feet from the threshold between the threshold and the PAPI. A power line up to 35 feet tall crosses 1,500 feet from the threshold on both sides. A 4-foot fence stands 125 feet from the centerline north of the runway and west of the Runway 17R/35L intersection.
A berm up to 5 feet tall lies 50 feet and 150 feet from the threshold on both sides.
A 4-foot fence runs along the right side of the runway for the first 2,500 feet. Another 4-foot fence stands 375 feet from the runway end on both sides. Terrain drops 2 feet, 280 feet from the runway end on both sides.
A 4-foot fence stands 260 feet from the threshold on both sides. A 15-foot building stands 130 feet left of the threshold, and a road with a 15-foot obstruction height lies 240 feet from the threshold on both sides.
A 4-foot fence stands 260 feet from the threshold on both sides. A road with a 15-foot obstruction height lies 250 feet from the threshold on both sides. A 5-foot light pole stands on the right side between the threshold and the PAPI, 115 feet from the threshold.
A 4-foot concrete box lies 100 feet from the threshold, 50 feet right of the centerline.
Threshold markings on Runway 17R/35L are worn and difficult to read.
Threshold markings use red and green reflectors; runway edges use white reflectors on both sides.
A commercial aircraft fee applies; contact the airport manager for details.
Military training activity occurs in the vicinity of Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado.
Twin tandem rotor helicopters are not authorized.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Colorado Springs East Airport has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Meadow Lake (KFLY), 8.54 NM northwest.
Part of the Denver area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at CO4
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Frequently asked questions
Is there jet fuel available at CO4?
Colorado Springs East (CO4) stocks 100LL only; no Jet A is available on the field. The airport is unattended, so fuel access depends on prior arrangement rather than a staffed line.
What runways are available at Colorado Springs East?
Colorado Springs East offers three runways: 17L/35R and 08/26 are gravel-dirt, while 17R/35L is the paved option at 4,500 by 42 feet. Rotorcraft should note the field is closed to helicopters.
Is customs available at CO4?
CO4 has no onsite customs processing; the nearest customs facility is KCOS, about 14 nautical miles away. Operators needing to clear customs should plan to route through that airport instead.