Leach (1V8)
Non-towered public-use airport serving Center, Colorado, at 7,598 ft elevation.
Elevation7,598 ft
ControlNon-towered
Longest runway7,000 ft
Magnetic variation12° E
High elevation. At 7,598 ft, density altitude on a warm day can be thousands of feet higher. Check performance with the density altitude calculator.
Live weather
Forecast (TAF)
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Frequencies
| CTAF | 122.8 |
|---|---|
| UNICOM | 122.8 |
Runways
| Runway | Size | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,000 × 50 ft | Asphalt | Low intensity |
Fuel: 100LL. Sectional: Denver.
Runway diagram
Drawn to scale from FAA runway-end data, true north up. ᴿ = right-hand traffic pattern for runway 12. White bars mark displaced thresholds. Not for navigation: use the official FAA airport diagram and Chart Supplement.
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Before you fly here
- Read the FAA Chart Supplement entry for 1V8: traffic pattern, CTAF/UNICOM, hours, fuel and remarks.
- Check NOTAMs and get a weather briefing at 1800wxbrief.com.
- Study the airport diagram and the sectional around 1V8 for airspace and terrain.
- More detail: AirNav · SkyVector
Airport data from the FAA National Airspace System Resource (NASR) subscription effective Oct 1, 2026; magnetic variation as published for 1985. Weather is live from aviationweather.gov. Always confirm with current official sources before flight. This guide is a study aid.