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Quick Facts
ICAO
CD56
FAA
CD56
Elevation
6,095 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
39.417, -108.101
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
6,095 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
DENVER
Coordinates
39.4166, -108.1006
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KRIL 272153Z AUTO 23029G41KT 10SM CLR 32/M07 A2973 RMK AO2 PK WND 21045/2117 SLP985 T03221072
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
230° at 29 kt G41
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
32.2°C
Dewpoint
-7.2°C
Altimeter
1006.90 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Nearest weather from KRIL (23 NM away)
Observed 2026-06-27 21:53Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at CD56. Showing nearest cameras.
Rifle/Garfield County
SouthWest · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total
24 NM away
Grand Junction Regional Airport
East · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
31 NM away
12 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 100 ft | 100 ft | GRVL-TRTD | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for CD56.
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CD56 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
GRAND VALLEY (CD56) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in PARACHUTE, Colorado, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 6,095 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 39.4166°N, 108.1006°W.
Helipads
GRAND VALLEY has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 100 feet by 100 feet with a grvl-trtd surface.
Communications & Operations
GRAND VALLEY is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near GRAND VALLEY, 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 GRAND VALLEY 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 CD56?
CD56 is the ICAO identifier for GRAND VALLEY, a public-use airport located in PARACHUTE, Colorado, United States.
How many runways does GRAND VALLEY have?
GRAND VALLEY (CD56) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of CD56?
The field elevation of GRAND VALLEY is 6,095 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at CD56?
No fuel types are currently listed for GRAND VALLEY. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at CD56?
The current flight category at GRAND VALLEY is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at CD56?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for GRAND VALLEY.
How do I access complete data for CD56?
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Where is GRAND VALLEY located?
GRAND VALLEY (CD56) is located in PARACHUTE, Colorado, United States, at an elevation of 6,095 ft MSL.
Does CD56 have weather cameras?
CD56 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.