Trinchera Ranch Airstrip (CO92), Colorado
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Trinchera Ranch Airstrip, identified by local code CO92, is a private-use airfield near Fort Garland, Colorado, sitting at 8,283 feet elevation. The field offers a single paved runway and operates without an attendant on site. Business aviation traffic remains light, consistent with its private-use status and rural, high-altitude setting in the San Luis Valley region.
Runways
Trinchera Ranch Airstrip has one paved runway, 03/21, 5,000 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Trinchera Ranch Airstrip does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (KCOS), 87 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Trinchera Ranch Airstrip recorded 9 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June. Business aviation traffic at Trinchera Ranch Airstrip is concentrated in June, with additional but lighter activity in November.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 7 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 5.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Trinchera Ranch Airstrip has published operating constraints in one category: other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Trinchera Ranch Airstrip has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Cuchara Valley at la Veta, 19.26 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs service at Trinchera Ranch Airstrip (CO92)?
Trinchera Ranch Airstrip does not have onsite customs. The nearest customs facility is KCOS, located approximately 87 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance need to route through that airport or another designated port of entry. This is a private-use airstrip with no onsite customs processing available.
What is the runway length at CO92?
CO92, also known as Trinchera Ranch Airstrip, has a single paved runway designated 03/21. That runway measures 5,000 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This matches the airport's published maximum paved runway length, making it the only hard-surface option at this field.
Is Trinchera Ranch Airstrip attended or open to the public?
Trinchera Ranch Airstrip is unattended and operates under private use. There is no staffed field service, so arrivals should plan accordingly for an uncontrolled, unmanned airfield. The facility sits at an elevation of 8,283 feet in Fort Garland, Colorado, which operators should factor into performance planning.
What does traffic data show for CO92?
According to FAA TFMSC data, Trinchera Ranch Airstrip recorded 9 total business aviation operations in 2025. Activity was concentrated in just two months, with 7 operations in June and 2 in November. This limited and seasonal pattern reflects the airstrip's low-volume, private-use character rather than year-round operations.