Private / Restricted Airfields

Not all airfields are open to public use—many across the Front Range are designated as private or restricted, serving specific operational needs rather than general aviation traffic. While they may not appear on sectional charts as public-use facilities, these airfields are an important part of Colorado’s aviation landscape.

Private airstrips are often found on remote ranches or farms, providing essential access to rural properties, supporting agricultural spray operations, or serving as base camps for aerial firefighting, resource management, or utility work. Others are tucked away in residential airparks or built for personal recreation by individual owners and aviation enthusiasts.

Because these airfields are not open to transient aircraft or flight training without prior permission, pilots are reminded to always check for use restrictions before operating near them.