Central Colorado Regional Airport

Buena Vista, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

KAEJ

IATA

Elevation

7946 ft

Region

US-CO

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KAEJ

Local Code: AEJ

Location: 38.812906° N, -106.120062° E

Continent: North America

Type: Small Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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Online Reviews Summary

Travelers consistently report overwhelmingly positive experiences at Central Colorado Regional Airport (KAEJ) in Buena Vista, US, frequently highlighting the airport's exceptional service and well-maintained facilities. Overall sentiment is extremely high, with many considering it among the best regional airports in Colorado for general aviation.

What Travelers Love

Exceptional and Friendly Staff: The airport staff, including specific individuals like Tadd, are repeatedly praised for being incredibly helpful, professional, and friendly, often going above and beyond to assist travelers.
Clean and Well-Maintained Facilities: The FBO terminal and general facilities are noted for being nicely maintained and very clean. Recent additions include a full hangar kitchen, two new bathrooms with showers, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
Pilot-Friendly Amenities: Amenities such as a pilot lounge with shower facilities, a flight planning room, comfortable seating, and complimentary Wi-Fi are available. Courtesy/crew cars are also provided for local transportation.
Reasonable Fuel Prices and Operational Support: Pilots appreciate the reasonably priced fuel (100LL and Jet A) and the 24/7 self-service fuel island. The airport is also a strong base for high-altitude testing and serves as a reliever for other regional airports.
Scenic Location and Accessibility: KAEJ is recognized as a gateway to the Rockies, offering easy access to outdoor activities, and is recommended for those seeking an escape from larger, busier airports.

Common Complaints

High-Altitude Flying Considerations: While not a "complaint" about the airport itself, pilots flying into KAEJ need to be very aware of high-altitude flying challenges and density altitude, which can significantly impact aircraft performance.
Limited Commercial Services: As a General Aviation (GA) airport, KAEJ does not offer commercial passenger flights, meaning standard TSA security checkpoints or customs/immigration services for commercial travelers are not applicable.
No National Car Rental Chains: There are no national car rental agencies directly at the airport, though local services assist with transportation needs, and courtesy cars are available.

Overall, Central Colorado Regional Airport (KAEJ) receives outstanding reviews, primarily from general aviation pilots, who highly commend its exceptional staff, clean and well-equipped facilities, and convenient amenities, making it a highly recommended destination for private aviation in the region.

Last updated: 63 days ago

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Destination	IATA	City	Aircraft Type	Airline	Details	Route Map
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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`15/33`	8300 ft	75 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
AWOS	AWOS 3	`132.925 MHz`
CNTR	DENVER CNTR	`119.85 MHz`
UNIC	CTAF/UNICOM	`122.8 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

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