Perry Stokes Airport (KTAD), Colorado
Landing essentials
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Overview
Perry Stokes Airport (KTAD) serves Trinidad, Colorado, at a field elevation of 5,762 feet, roughly 151 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The airport handles a modest volume of business aviation traffic, recorded at 714 operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, and offers a paved runway alongside an unpaved turf-and-gravel option for operators with varied equipment needs. Customs clearance is not available on-site, with the nearest facility located at Colorado Springs Airport (KCOS).
Runways
Perry Stokes Airport has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 03/21, is 5,500 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Perry Stokes Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Perry Stokes Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (KCOS), 94 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Perry Stokes Airport recorded 714 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September and October. Business aviation traffic at KTAD is concentrated in the fall, peaking in September and October.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 82 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Perry Stokes Airport averages 18.7 days above 90°F in July and 29.9 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.1°F, and December the coldest, at 47.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Perry Stokes Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Runway edge identifier lights (REIL) can be activated for runway 03 and runway 21. PAPI visual approach indicators are available for runway 03 and runway 21. Medium intensity runway lights (MIRL) serve runway 03/21, controlled via CTAF. Prior permission is required.
Trees approximately 40 feet tall stand 846 feet from the threshold, 137 feet to the right. Bushes approximately 4 feet tall and posts approximately 3 feet tall are located within 100 feet of the runway end on both sides of the centerline.
Bushes 3 to 6 feet tall line both sides of the runway edge along the entire runway length. The surface becomes soft when wet. Prairie dog holes are present throughout the runway area.
Taxiways are marked with blue and white reflectors at the pavement edge.
Alert: USAF student training occurs in the vicinity of Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Denver ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Perry Stokes Airport has three airfields within 36 NM. The closest is Raton Municipal / Crews Field (KRTN), 31.97 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KTAD?
Perry Stokes Airport (KTAD) offers two runways for arriving traffic. Runway 03/21 is paved asphalt, measuring 5,500 feet long and 75 feet wide. Runway 09/27 is unpaved, surfaced in turf and gravel, and measures 5,500 feet long by 100 feet wide. Both runways share the same usable length, giving operators a choice between a hard surface and a wider unpaved option depending on aircraft type and conditions.
Is fuel available at KTAD?
Perry Stokes Airport stocks 100LL and A+ avgas grades, and Jet A is also available on the field. The airport is attended Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700 local time, which governs when fueling and other services can be arranged. Outside these hours, pilots should plan accordingly since staffed support is not guaranteed. Confirming fuel availability ahead of arrival is advisable for operations outside the posted schedule.
Does KTAD have customs clearance on-site?
Perry Stokes Airport does not have customs clearance on-site. The nearest customs facility is at Colorado Springs Airport (KCOS), located approximately 94.4 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from outside the United States need to route through KCOS or another designated port of entry before or after a stop at Trinidad. This distance should factor into fuel and routing planning for any international leg terminating near KTAD.
What lighting is available at KTAD given it is non-towered?
KTAD is a non-towered airport, and pilot-controlled lighting is available on CTAF. Runway edge identifier lights (REIL) can be activated for runway 03 and runway 21, along with PAPI visual glideslope indicators on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights (MIRL) cover runway 03/21. Prior permission is required (PPR) for operations at this field, so coordination ahead of arrival is necessary regardless of lighting activation.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at KTAD?
Business aviation traffic at Perry Stokes Airport (KTAD) is concentrated in the fall months, with September and October each recording 81 and 82 operations respectively, the highest of the year according to FAA TFMSC data. May also shows a secondary peak at 70 operations. Winter months such as January, February, and December see the lowest activity, each near 45 to 54 operations. This seasonal pattern is worth factoring into scheduling and slot planning for operators frequenting the field.