Steamboat / Hayden's long 10,000-foot runway accommodates the Cessna Citation Latitude; with no wingspan or weight limit here, the binding factor is density altitude at 6,606 feet, so plan on payload or fuel trims on warm days. Steamboat / Hayden is the jet gateway for Steamboat Springs. Final performance is calculated by the operating crew for the specific date, weather, and load.
Steamboat / Hayden at a Glance
| Steamboat / Hayden (KHDN/HDN) | Detail |
|---|---|
| Runway length | 10,000 ft |
| Field elevation | 6,606 ft |
| Key limit | 10,000 ft runway · 6,606 ft elevation · density-altitude weight limits |
How the Cessna Citation Latitude Measures Up
| Cessna Citation Latitude | Spec |
|---|---|
| Class | midsize jet |
| Wingspan | ~72.3 ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 30,800 lb (~14 t) |
In short, the Cessna Citation Latitude fits Steamboat / Hayden's requirements. As always, the operating crew calculates final performance for the specific date, weather, and load.
Comparing options? See the Aircraft Capability hub, the Steamboat / Hayden airport guide, or the Cessna Citation Latitude specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Steamboat / Hayden's long 10,000-foot runway accommodates the Cessna Citation Latitude; with no wingspan or weight limit here, the binding factor is density altitude at 6,606 feet, so plan on payload or fuel trims on warm days. Steamboat / Hayden is the jet gateway for Steamboat Springs. Final performance is calculated by the operating crew for the specific date, weather, and load.
Yampa Valley Airport (KHDN/HDN): 10,000 ft runway · 6,606 ft elevation · density-altitude weight limits. Final dispatch performance is always calculated by the operating crew for the specific flight.
Steamboat / Hayden's 10,000-foot runway is long enough for virtually any business jet, but at 6,606 feet the thin air reduces performance, so heavier jets often carry reduced fuel or payload, especially on warm days.
Steamboat / Hayden suits aircraft that meet its runway-length and density-altitude limits — see The Jet Finder's Aircraft Capability hub for specific aircraft.
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