Cortez Flying Service, Cortez Municipal Airport (KCEZ)

Cortez Flying Service, Inc. is a full service fixed base operator at Cortez Municipal Airport in Cortez, Colorado. The company describes itself as an aviation industry expert team that works to keep pilots and customers safe in the air. Its typical response time is 5 to 10 minutes.

Posted hours are 7:00 to 7:00 in summer and 7:00 to 6:00 in winter. The company also offers on call service after hours, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Staff are on the premises for after hours service.

Full service fuel is offered. The company also provides maintenance, charter, airplane rental, flight instruction and deicing. The site says it has added an additional flight instructor. A Cessna 172 used for flight instruction is receiving an avionics upgrade. Maintenance, charter and flight instruction are listed on separate pages of the company website.

General services include hangars, tie downs, ramp parking and helicopter pads for overnight or long term use. Oxygen and nitrogen are available in portable tanks or in aircraft tanks. Power starts are offered for aircraft that need extra help. Engine and cabin preheating is available for cold Colorado weather.

Lavatory services are offered. Staff can tow and park aircraft and can help when a disabled aircraft is on the field. Tire repair and service are available. Unicom radio service is provided for communication needs.

Catering can be arranged through participating local restaurants. Nighttime on site security is in place. The site notes that the Enterprise car rental office in Cortez has closed. Car rentals are now available through Rentz Car Rental or Turo.

The site has a notice about runway work planned for May and June 2026, including grooving, painting and electrical work. It asks visitors to check NOTAMs for updates. The company shares its social media links for LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Services

• Full service fuel
• Maintenance
• Charter
• Airplane rental
• Flight instruction
• Deicing
• Hangar, tie down and ramp parking
• Oxygen and nitrogen
• Power starts
• Lavatory service