Cortez Municipal Airport (KCEZ)
Medium airport · Cortez, Colorado, United States
Airport data
| Name | Cortez Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCEZ |
| IATA | CEZ |
| Elevation | 5,918 ft (1804 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°18'11" W 108°37'41" 37.30300, -108.62800 |
| Location | Cortez, Colorado, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,205 ft (2196 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cortez Municipal Airport at a glance
Cortez Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Cortez, Colorado, United States, known to airline systems as CEZ. The field elevation of 5,918 ft (1804 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCEZ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 7,205 ft (2196 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCEZ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Cortez Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Four Corners Regional Airport | KFMN | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Durango La Plata County Airport | KDRO | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Telluride Regional Airport | KTEX | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Montrose Regional Airport | KMTJ | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Canyonlands Regional Airport | KCNY | 189 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cortez Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,918 ft field elevation of Cortez Municipal Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Cortez Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cortez Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cortez Municipal Airport is KCEZ, and its IATA code is CEZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cortez Municipal Airport above sea level?
Cortez Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 5,918 feet (1804 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cortez Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.3030, -108.6280 — in Cortez, Colorado, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Four Corners Regional Airport, about 72 km away.
Does KCEZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCEZ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Cortez Municipal Airport?
Cortez Municipal Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 7,205 ft (2196 m) with a ASP surface.