Leadville Lake County Airport FBO (KLXV)

Leadville Lake County Airport (LXV) is North America's highest public use airport. It sits at 9,934 feet above sea level in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The airport is in Leadville, Colorado, and the website is run by the airport itself. The airport is part of Lake County, and Lake County announces its airport contract goals on the site.

The FBO is open seven days a week from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Staff are on call for needs after hours. The pilot lounge is open 24 hours a day, every day. It has a restroom, a TV, a computer, free wireless internet and comfortable seating. The website says fuel prices are posted on its home page.

Other services include two courtesy vans, short term hangar space and ramp parking. The airport also sells LXV merchandise. The website notes that mountain views are free. Separate pages cover hangar space, car rental and high altitude testing. Another page lists airport documents.

The airport gives pilots access to 8 ski resorts within a one hour drive or less. It also points to summer recreation in Lake County. Visitors are encouraged to explore Leadville's historic downtown. The website has pages for nearby activities and a calendar.

The airport takes part in the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program for contracts paid for by the FAA. Lake County set a goal of 2.45% for federal fiscal year 2023. It proposed a goal of 0.42% for fiscal years 2024 through 2026. The draft goal documents can be viewed on the airport's documents page.

The airport also keeps a presence on Instagram and Facebook.

Services

• FBO services
• 24 hour pilot lounge
• Courtesy vans
• Short term hangar space
• Ramp parking
• Car rental information
• High altitude testing information