Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a good environment for pilots not wanting an overly busy atmosphere, provide air traffic an alternative to the San Luis Valley Regional Airport and provide an emergency landing facility for aircraft in the event that San Luis Valley Regional Airport is closed.
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Location
The Monte Vista Municipal Airport is located in south-central Colorado, approximately 138 miles southwest of Pueblo, Colorado. The airport encompasses approximately 344 acres and is owned by the City of Monte Vista. The airport is located within Rio Grande County, six miles east of US Hwy 285 between the communities of Monte Vista and Alamosa. Monte Vista is the second largest city in the San Luis Valley. Rio Grande County is 912 square miles. The county population is primarily rural and is estimated at 12,273 for 2002. Community centers include the Cities and Towns of Center, Del Norte, Monte Vista and South Fork. The county is home to agricultural and outdoor activities including skiing, biking, hiking, fishing and hunting in the Rio Grande National Forest. Climate in the area ranges from an average high of 79.5° Fahrenheit in July to an average low of 0.2° Fahrenheit in January. Total precipitation averages 8 inches of rainfall and annual snowfall of 32.9 inches. The Monte Vista Airport serves the City and County as a vital mode of transportation.
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Services
Rocky Mountain Ag provides services at the Monte Vista Municipal Airport. Services provided include the following: aviation fuel, aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), hangars, passenger terminal and lounge, aircraft maintenance, pilot supplies, courtesy transportation, public telephone, pilot lounge/snooze room and restrooms.
The Jet-A fuel is stored in a 2,300-gallon tank; Avgas is stored in a 14,000-gallon tank. Jet fuel storage capacity is very low; the FBO is unable to order a full shipment. The tanks are above ground and in good condition.
The airport has secure vehicle parking with unlimited parking. The parking is located west of the cinderblock hangar
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Airport Overview
The Monte Vista Municipal Airport has three runways. Runway 2/20 is a 5,900x60 foot asphalt runway with pavement strength of 12,500 pounds single-wheel gear. Runway 10/28 is a 2,200x40 foot dirt runway in good condition. Runway 16/34 is a 2,350x30 foot dirt runway in fair condition. Airport traffic uses an 820-foot midfield connector taxiway to access parking and the apron area.
The airport has a non-precision Global Positioning System (GPS) straight-in approach into Runway 20 and GPS circling approach as well as a VOR/DME circling approach. Runway 20 is marked with non-precision markings in fair condition. Runway 2 is marked with non-precision markings in good condition.
Visual aids include a rotating airport beacon, segmented circle and precision approach path indicators (PAPIs) on both Runways 2 and 20. The PAPI's are currently out of service. Runway 2/20 has medium intensity runway lights (MIRLs), which are pilot controlled on the CTAF frequency of 122.8. Medium intensity taxiway lights (MITL) line the edge of the connector taxiway.
The airport primarily serves general aviation aircraft, ranging from small single-engine piston planes to medium twin-engine turbo prop aircraft. The airport is currently classified with an Airport Reference Code (ARC) of B-I, meaning the airfield is designed for aircraft with approach speeds up to 121 knots and wingspans up to but not including 49 feet. The typical aircraft in this code include small-medium sized twin-engine piston driven aircraft, such as the Piper Navajo or Beech Baron 58.
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Hangars
Existing hangars at Monte Vista Municipal Airport are used for aircraft storage and maintenance. The buildings are located northwest of the apron area. Hangars are accessed by a 35-foot wide taxilane. Asphalt taxilanes provide access to individual hangars. The apron area contains approximately 6,700 square yards of space.
Hangar sites are available. Please inquire with Art Jones at (719) 852-3241.
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Source of information and photos: Monte Vista Municipal Airport, Airport Layout Plan Update Final Report October 10, 2006
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