Lake County Airport (Colorado)
Lake County Airport (IATA: LXV, ICAO: KLXV, FAA LID: LXV), also known as Leadville Airport, is a county-owned public-use airport located two nautical miles (3.7 km) southwest of the central business district of Leadville, a city in Lake County, Colorado, United States.
Lake County Airport Leadville Airport | |||||||||||
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USGS aerial image, 12 October 1999 | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner | County Commissioner of Lake County | ||||||||||
| Serves | Leadville, Colorado | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 9,934 ft / 3,026 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 39°13′13″N 106°19′00″W | ||||||||||
| Website | www.klxvairport.com | ||||||||||
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Source: Federal Aviation Administration | |||||||||||
According to the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2009–2013, it is categorized as a general aviation airport.
At an elevation of 9,934 ft (3,026 m) above mean sea level the airport claims the distinction of being North America's highest. Pilots receive a free certificate commemorating their landing upon a successful landing. Aircraft performance deteriorates rapidly with altitude, so many organizations use the Leadville Airport as a base for high-altitude performance testing.