Yampa Valley Airport (KHDN)
Medium airport · Hayden, Colorado, United States
Airport data
| Name | Yampa Valley Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHDN |
| IATA | HDN |
| Elevation | 6,606 ft (2014 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°28'52" W 107°13'5" 40.48120, -107.21800 |
| Location | Hayden, Colorado, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Yampa Valley Airport at a glance
Yampa Valley Airport is a medium airport in Hayden, Colorado, United States, known to airline systems as HDN. The field elevation of 6,606 ft (2014 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHDN 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, 10/28, offers 10,000 ft (3048 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHDN 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 Yampa Valley Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle County Regional Airport | KEGE | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Garfield County Regional Airport | KRIL | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) | KASE | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Rawlins Municipal Airport/Harvey Field | KRWL | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Laramie Regional Airport | KLAR | 159 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yampa Valley Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,606 ft field elevation of Yampa Valley 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 Yampa Valley Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yampa Valley Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yampa Valley Airport is KHDN, and its IATA code is HDN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yampa Valley Airport above sea level?
Yampa Valley Airport sits at an elevation of 6,606 feet (2014 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yampa Valley Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.4812, -107.2180 — in Hayden, Colorado, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eagle County Regional Airport, about 97 km away.
Does KHDN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHDN 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 Yampa Valley Airport?
Yampa Valley Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 10,000 ft (3048 m) with a ASP surface.