Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO): Codes, Runways & Location
Colorado Plains Regional Airport (IATA: AKO · ICAO: KAKO) is a small airport serving Akron, United States. It lies at 40.1756° N, 103.2220° W, 4714 ft (1437 m) above sea level.
Overview of Colorado Plains Regional Airport
Colorado Plains Regional Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Akron in United States. It is identified by the IATA code AKO and the ICAO code KAKO. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Colorado Plains Regional Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2134 m (7001 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 4714 ft (1437 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) about 49 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,134 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Colorado Plains Regional Airport
Where is Colorado Plains Regional Airport located?
Colorado Plains Regional Airport is located in Akron, United States. Its coordinates are 40.1756° N, 103.2220° W.
What is the airport code for Colorado Plains Regional Airport?
Colorado Plains Regional Airport has an IATA code of AKO and an ICAO code of KAKO.
How long is the runway at Colorado Plains Regional Airport?
Colorado Plains Regional Airport's longest runway is about 2134 m (7001 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Colorado Plains Regional Airport have?
Colorado Plains Regional Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Colorado Plains Regional Airport a major airport?
Colorado Plains Regional Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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