Salida Airport at Harriet Alexander Field

Salida Airport with airplanes

The Salida Airport at Harriet Alexander Field is equipped with a 7,348-foot runway. The airport elevation is at 7,523 feet located at the base of the Colligate Peaks in Chaffee County, Colorado. This airport services private, military, firefighting, freight, air ambulance and charter aircraft of all sizes.

The Airport is home to 42 airport-based aircraft with approximately 7,500 operations per year. Harriet Alexander Field is also a destination airport for pilots looking to access all of the beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation the area has to offer. The airport is four miles from the City of Salida and provides easy access to the Arkansas River, Monarch Ski Area, mountain bike and hiking trails, camping, great restaurants, art galleries, local shopping, live music and much more.

Aircraft Fees

Airfield Fees:

Landing Fees (based on aircraft weight)

Under 12,500 lbs. No Landing Fee per FAA Rules

12,500 - 16,500 lbs. - $20.00

Over 16,500 - 30,000 lbs. - $30.00

Over 50,000 lbs. - $75.00

Tie Down Fees (based on wingspan):

40' or less

  • Daily $5.00
  • Weekly $25.00
  • Monthly $75.00
  • Yearly $500.00

Over 40'

  • Daily $10.00
  • Weekly $50.00
  • Monthly $150.00

Towing Fees (based on aircraft weight):

  • Under 12, 500 lbs. $10.00
  • 12,500 - 16,500 lbs. $20.00
  • Over 16,500 - 30,000 lbs. $30.00
  • Over 30,000 - 50,000 lbs. $40.00
  • Over 50,000 lbs. $50.00

Ground Power Unit

Jump Start under 15,000 piston Jet & Turbo Prop $30.00

 

Additional Services and Fees

Vehicle Parking (Cars, Trucks, Vans, Trailers):

Monthly $10.00

Yearly $100.00

Courtesy Cars:

Donations, please.

Camping:

Seven day maximum per consecutive days; use must be airport-related.


 

Salida Harriet Alexander Airport (KANK)

Lat: N38°32.30

Long: W106°02.83

RWY: 6/24 - 7350' x 75'

Lights: MIRL

Elev: 7,489 ft.

Radio: CTA/UNI 122.7

Unicom - 122.7 MHz

Automated lights

3 clicks - low

5 clicks - medium

7 clicks - high

Pilot assistance: Available 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week.

Landing: Suggested landing is 24 (downdrafts possible during high winds).

Takeoff: Suggested takeoff 6.

Runway: The runway is 7,350 feet long and 75 feet wide.

Traffic pattern: Left-hand traffic pattern

Grade

2% uphill grade to the west

Fueling hours: 

  • 24-hour self-serve fueling with Credit Card (Visa, Master Card & Discover).
  • Full-service fuel available for 100LL and jet fuel: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week.

Courtesy cars: 

Available; call 719 239-1648 for details.


 

Glider and hang glider operations

Available in the area; call 719-239-1648 for details.

Hangar Space:

The Airport has ground for lease to build hangars at a base rate of .2036 cents per square foot. This base rate is subject to change yearly on May 1. Please contact Zech Papp at 719-539-3720 or 719-239-1648.