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16COAIRPORT

DRY PEN

PARACHUTE, Colorado

VFRUpdated 2h ago5,331 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

16CO

Elevation

5,331 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

39.402, -108.077

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

5,331 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

DENVER

Coordinates

39.4023, -108.0766

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KRIL 132353Z AUTO 27015KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND 26032/2305 SLP082 T02941028 10322 20278 57013

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

270° at 15 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

29.4°C

Dewpoint

-2.8°C

Altimeter

1014.60 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KRIL (22 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 23:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 16CO. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Rifle/Garfield County facing NorthEast
Live

Rifle/Garfield County

NorthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

23 NM away

Weather camera at Grand Junction Regional Airport facing East
Live

Grand Junction Regional Airport

East · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

32 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
09/271,800 ft65 ftTURF-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 16CO.

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16CO Operational Overview

Location & Facility

DRY PEN (16CO) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in PARACHUTE, Colorado, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 5,331 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 39.4023°N, 108.0766°W.

Runways

DRY PEN has 1 runway. The longest runway (09/27) measures 1,800 feet by 65 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

DRY PEN is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near DRY PEN, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at DRY PEN is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 16CO?

16CO is the ICAO identifier for DRY PEN, a public-use airport located in PARACHUTE, Colorado, United States.

How many runways does DRY PEN have?

DRY PEN (16CO) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 16CO?

The field elevation of DRY PEN is 5,331 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 16CO?

No fuel types are currently listed for DRY PEN. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 16CO?

The current flight category at DRY PEN is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 16CO?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for DRY PEN.

How do I access complete data for 16CO?

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Where is DRY PEN located?

DRY PEN (16CO) is located in PARACHUTE, Colorado, United States, at an elevation of 5,331 ft MSL.

Does 16CO have weather cameras?

16CO does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 14, 12:16 AM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 11:53 PM UTC