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Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO/KAKO) is a county-owned general aviation airport located about two miles north of Akron in Washington County, northeastern Colorado. Situated on the high plains at roughly 4,714 feet MSL, it serves private, business, agricultural, and emergency aircraft with a 7,000-foot paved main runway. There is no scheduled airline service, making it a quiet reliever and fuel stop between Denver and Sterling.
💡 Local Tip
High-plains weather changes fast: summer afternoons often bring gusty winds and high density altitude, so lean toward early departures and verify tiedown or hangar space if you're staying overnight.
🚖 Getting There
Colorado Plains Regional Airport is about a 5-minute drive north of Akron; from US-34, follow CO-63 or local airport signs through town. There is no public transit or scheduled shuttle, so arrange a rental car, taxi, or hotel pickup in advance. Denver International Airport is roughly 130 miles west via US-34 and I-76, about a 2.5-hour drive in good weather.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does AKO have commercial airline service?
A: No. Colorado Plains Regional Airport is a general aviation airport with no scheduled passenger flights; the nearest major commercial service is Denver International Airport (DEN).
Q: What runway and approach facilities does KAKO have?
A: It has a 7,000-foot paved main runway (11/29) and a 3,500-foot crosswind runway (17/35), plus RNAV/GPS approaches; the field is non-towered.
Q: What is the airport elevation and pattern altitude?
A: Field elevation is about 4,714 feet MSL; traffic pattern altitude is typically 1,000 feet above ground, so around 5,714 feet MSL. Check current charts and NOTAMs.
Q: Are fuel and hangars available?
A: Self-service 100LL and Jet A are typically available, along with hangars and tiedowns; call ahead for after-hours fuel, hangar availability, and current fees.
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