๐บ๐ธ Trinidad, United States of America
Perry Stokes Airport operates from a historic terminal facility that previously hosted Continental Airlines service and served as a NOAA weather forecasting station, featuring a newly renovated lobby with cockpit-friendly food options and courtesy car service to Trinidad's downtown area. Located at 5,762 feet elevation in southeastern Colorado where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountain foothills, the airport challenges pilots with high-altitude operations requiring careful density altitude calculations and performance adjustments for reduced air density conditions. The facility features a single 5,500-foot runway (03/21) with elevation differences between thresholds, operating under CTAF frequency 122.8 with AWOS weather reporting on 119.02 providing essential information for the challenging high plains weather conditions that include rapid changes, frequent winds, severe thunderstorms during spring and summer, and winter snow accumulation requiring specialized ground operations. Pinnacle Jet Centers provides Full Service Jet-A and Self Service AVGAS fuel options alongside basic FBO services in the historic terminal complex. The airport serves Trinidad's agricultural and ranching communities with general aviation operations, seasonal traffic increases during harvest periods, and emergency medical evacuation services through regional helicopter operators, while its strategic location 11 miles northeast of Trinidad provides access to southeastern Colorado's outdoor recreation opportunities and serves as a gateway to the region's natural beauty where summers offer relief from extreme heat due to higher elevation and winters transform the landscape into pristine snow-covered expanses.
Perry Stokes Airport serves the Trinidad area in southeastern Colorado and operates primarily as a general aviation facility with limited commercial services. The airport features a single runway and basic terminal facilities suitable for small aircraft operations. Weather conditions in this high plains region can change rapidly, with frequent wind variations and occasional severe thunderstorms during spring and summer months that may impact flight schedules. Winter operations require particular attention due to snow and ice accumulation on runways and taxiways. The facility maintains close coordination with Denver Approach Control for aircraft routing through the Colorado airspace system. Ground transportation is limited to personal vehicles and pre-arranged pickup services, as no commercial taxi or ride-sharing services operate regularly at this location. The airport serves the local agricultural and ranching communities, with seasonal increases in traffic during harvest periods. Emergency medical evacuation services are available through regional helicopter operators based in nearby cities. Fuel services include both 100LL and Jet A, though availability should be confirmed in advance for larger aircraft. The airport's elevation of approximately 4,600 feet affects aircraft performance, requiring density altitude calculations for safe operations. Local weather monitoring includes automated surface observation systems that provide real-time wind, visibility, and precipitation data to pilots and air traffic control.
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Minimum domestic connection:
35 minutes
International connections:
75 minutes
Interline transfers:
110 minutes
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