Pueblo Memorial Airport (KPUB)
Medium airport · Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Airport data
| Name | Pueblo Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPUB |
| IATA | PUB |
| Elevation | 4,726 ft (1440 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°17'21" W 104°29'49" 38.28910, -104.49700 |
| Location | Pueblo, Colorado, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 4,690 ft (1430 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 10,498 ft (3200 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
| 17/35 | 8,310 ft (2533 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pueblo Memorial Airport at a glance
Pueblo Memorial Airport is a medium airport in Pueblo, Colorado, United States, known to airline systems as PUB. The field elevation of 4,726 ft (1440 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPUB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 08R/26L — offers 10,498 ft (3200 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08R points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPUB 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 Pueblo Memorial Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field | KFCS | 49 km (26 NM) |
| City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | KCOS | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Centennial Airport | KAPA | 146 km (79 NM) |
| San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field | KALS | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Buckley Space Force Base | KBKF | 159 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pueblo Memorial Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,726 ft field elevation of Pueblo Memorial 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 Pueblo Memorial Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pueblo Memorial Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pueblo Memorial Airport is KPUB, and its IATA code is PUB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pueblo Memorial Airport above sea level?
Pueblo Memorial Airport sits at an elevation of 4,726 feet (1440 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pueblo Memorial Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.2891, -104.4970 — in Pueblo, Colorado, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field, about 49 km away.
Does KPUB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPUB 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 Pueblo Memorial Airport?
Pueblo Memorial Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 08R/26L, measures 10,498 ft (3200 m) with a ASP surface.