Leadville Lake County Airport

At an elevation of 9,927', the Leadville Lake County Airport is the highest airport in North America and the third highest in the world. Two higher airports exist in the South American Andean Mountains. Here's what you'll find when you land:

- 24-hour fuel (100LL gasoline and jet A at some of the lowest prices around)

- Tanks have been cleaned, inspected and certified by First Fueling

- Free pilot certificate on arrival to the "Highest Airport in North America"

- Aircraft tie-down and hangar parking

- Courtesy car available and rental car assistance provided 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 7 days a week

- Pilot supplies and refreshments

- All levels of flight training plus mountain flying courses  

- National Weather Service Station

- Short-term office space rental 

- Gas station and convenience store just outside airport property

Located less than 2 miles from downtown Leadville, you're close to friendly and affordable lodging and restaurants, a great selection of specialty and antique stores, six museums and helpful services. It's the perfect mountain getaway.

Click here to learn more about the Leadville Lake County Airport.