Steamboat Springs / Bob Adams Field (KSBS), Colorado
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Steamboat Springs / Bob Adams Field (KSBS) serves business aviation traffic in the mountains of northwestern Colorado at an elevation of 6,882 feet. The airport is non-towered and operates on a single paved runway, with fuel services including 100LL and Jet A available during posted attendance hours. Traffic here reflects a modest, seasonal ski-country pattern typical of a general aviation field supporting the surrounding Steamboat Springs area, with FAA TFMSC data indicating 1,717 business aviation operations in 2025.
Runways
Steamboat Springs / Bob Adams Field has one paved runway, 14/32, 4,452 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
Steamboat Springs / Bob Adams Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Steamboat Springs / Bob Adams Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Eagle County Regional (KEGE), 53 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Steamboat Springs / Bob Adams Field recorded 1,717 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KSBS peaks in the summer months, with July recording the highest volume of the year and a secondary rise seen in the spring shoulder season.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 204 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
Steamboat Springs / Bob Adams Field has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Brush is located 176 feet from the runway end, 98 feet from the displaced threshold, 124 feet right of the approach path, and 7 feet above the runway end.
REIL for runway 32 and PAPI for runway 32 are pilot-activated. HIRL for runway 14/32 is also pilot-activated, via CTAF.
This is the preferred runway. There is a 180-foot dropoff 2,000 feet from the pavement end.
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
The PAPI is baffled. Visibility is limited to 5.5 degrees left of centerline due to high terrain.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -25C.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Denver ARTCC.
If unable to comply, avoid traffic conflicts.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Steamboat Springs / Bob Adams Field has five airfields within 42 NM. The closest is Yampa Valley (KHDN), 16.18 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KSBS
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs clearance available at KSBS?
Steamboat Springs / Bob Adams Field has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at KEGE, located approximately 52.50 nautical miles away. Flight crews arriving from international origins should plan clearance through KEGE before or after operating into KSBS.
What runway does KSBS have, and what are its dimensions?
KSBS has a single paved runway, designated 14/32, measuring 4,452 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving Steamboat Springs / Bob Adams Field, so runway 14/32 handles all traffic regardless of wind direction. The airport is not towered, and operations rely on CTAF.
Are there any obstructions or terrain considerations for approaches at KSBS?
Yes. Bob Adams Field reports brush 176 feet from the runway end, 98 feet from the displaced threshold, 124 feet right of the approach path, and 7 feet above the runway end. Additionally, the PAPI on one runway end is baffled, with visibility limited to 5.5 degrees left of centerline due to high terrain. Crews should account for these close-in obstructions when planning approaches.
Why is KSBS classified as a cold temperature airport?
Steamboat Springs / Bob Adams Field (KSBS) is designated a cold temperature airport, requiring altitude correction at or below -25C. This designation reflects the field's high elevation of 6,882 feet combined with cold-weather conditions common in this part of Colorado. Pilots should apply the required temperature corrections to published altitudes when operating in these conditions.