Small airport · Leadville, United States
Lake County Airport
At an elevation of 9,934 ft (3,026 m) above mean sea level the airport is North America's highest. Its IATA code is LXV. Its ICAO code is KLXV. It has 1 runway, longest 6,400 ft (ASP). Elevation 9,927 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Leadville, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LXV |
| ICAO code | KLXV |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 6,400 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 9,927 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.2203° N, 106.3170° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Lake County Airport is known for
At an elevation of 9,934 ft (3,026 m) above mean sea level the airport is North America's highest.
History
According to the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2009–2013, it is categorized as a general aviation airport.
Official website: http://www.lxvairport.com/home.html — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Lake County Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Sylvan Lake State Park · United States · 32.4 miles away
- Spinney Mountain State Park · United States · 39.7 miles away
- Eleven Mile State Park · United States · 48.0 miles away
- Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area · United States · 50.3 miles away
- Staunton State Park · United States · 53.1 miles away
- Paonia State Park · United States · 57.6 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)
29.5 miles awayCrested Butte Airpark
41.5 miles awayEagle County Regional Airport
43.4 miles awaySalida Airport - Harriet Alexander Field
49.3 miles awaySumers Airpark
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lake County Airport?
At an elevation of 9,934 ft (3,026 m) above mean sea level the airport is North America's highest.
What is the airport code for Lake County Airport?
Lake County Airport — its IATA code is LXV and its ICAO code is KLXV.
Where is Lake County Airport located?
Lake County Airport serves Leadville, United States. Its coordinates are 39.2203° N, 106.3170° W.
What is the history of Lake County Airport?
According to the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2009–2013, it is categorized as a general aviation airport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#20398
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_County_Airport_(Colorado)
Page last updated 13 November 2026.