Walden-Jackson County Airport (33V), Colorado
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Walden-Jackson County Airport (33V) is a public-use, non-towered field in Walden, Colorado, sitting at 8,154 feet elevation and staffed on an on-call basis. It records modest business aviation activity, with 63 operations tracked by FAA TFMSC in 2025, reflecting its role as a general aviation field well removed from major traffic corridors and roughly 303 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The airport offers a paved runway alongside a turf strip, and its surrounding terrain includes ranch and mountain-adjacent neighbors within a 30 to 45 nautical mile radius. There is no onsite customs facility; the nearest is KFNL, about 60 nautical miles away.
Runways
Walden-Jackson County Airport has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 04/22, is 5,900 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Walden-Jackson County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Northern Colorado Regional (KFNL), 60 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Walden-Jackson County Airport recorded 63 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic at Walden-Jackson County Airport is concentrated in July, November, and December, with lighter activity in most other months of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 15 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Walden-Jackson County Airport averages 0.6 days above 90°F in July, 31.0 freeze days in December and 3.3 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 76.1°F, and January the coldest, at 26.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Walden-Jackson County Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Trees 38 feet tall are located 300 feet from the threshold and 154 feet right of the approach end; a fence 4 feet tall is at the threshold on both left and right sides, with fence posts marked with worn and faded yellow paint; a road is located 24 feet from the threshold.
Runway 4-22 asphalt pavement is usable but cracked throughout and delaminating at the approach ends.
PAPI is activated for runway 04 and 22, and MIRL for runway 04/22 is controlled via CTAF.
Brush 4 feet tall is located 10 feet from the threshold.
A powerline 20 feet tall is located 660 feet from the runway end and 750 feet left of centerline; a 50-foot dropoff is located 450 feet from the threshold.
A pole 6 feet tall is located 100 feet from the threshold and 10 feet left of the runway edge.
Runway markings consist of orange cones.
Runway 17-35 surface is very coarse, with animal burrows and vegetation throughout.
Radio-controlled model aircraft operations take place in the southeast corner of the airport; deer and antelope are present on the runways.
For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Walden-Jackson County Airport has five airfields within 44 NM. The closest is A Bar A Ranch, 27.71 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Walden-Jackson County Airport (33V) and where is it located?
Walden-Jackson County Airport is a public-use airport serving Walden, Colorado, sitting at a field elevation of 8,154 feet. It has no operating control tower and carries an on-call attendance schedule. The airport is remote, with the nearest metro area roughly 303 nautical miles away. Business aviation traffic recorded through FAA TFMSC in 2025 totaled 63 operations.
What runways are available at 33V?
Walden-Jackson County Airport has two runways. Runway 04/22 is paved asphalt, 5,900 feet long and 75 feet wide, though the pavement is cracked throughout and delaminating at the approach ends. Runway 17/35 is a 4,020-foot turf strip, 100 feet wide, with a coarse surface that includes animal burrows and vegetation. Pilots should account for surface condition on both runways when planning operations.
Is customs clearance available at 33V?
Walden-Jackson County Airport does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is at KFNL, located approximately 60 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs processing should plan to route through that facility rather than expecting service at Walden-Jackson County Airport itself.
What obstacles and wildlife hazards should pilots know about at KFNL's nearest general aviation neighbor, Walden-Jackson County?
Walden-Jackson County Airport has several documented close-in obstructions, including brush, trees, a fence, a pole, and a powerline near runway thresholds, with a 50-foot dropoff noted 450 feet from one threshold. Remote control model aircraft operations occur in the southeast corner of the airport. Deer and antelope have also been reported on the runways, so pilots should maintain vigilance during arrival and departure at this airport.