What will you see? Scenic Tours are required to stay within a 25 nautical mile radius of the departing airport, but the central location of the Leadville Airport (LXV) allows passengers on a typical one hour tour to see the natural beauty of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
At 9,934 feet, Leadville Airport sits higher than any other airport in North America, and that elevation puts you right in the middle of some of Colorado's most dramatic high country. Within minutes of takeoff, you'll be climbing over jagged peaks, glacial lakes, and mountain towns that most visitors only ever see from the ground. From the air, the scale of the Rockies really comes into focus, ridgelines stretch for miles, snowfields hold on late into the season, and the valleys below reveal a landscape shaped by mining history and mountain culture.
Every tour is different depending on winds, weather, and pilot discretion, but passengers can expect a route that weaves through the heart of the Sawatch and Gore ranges, passing near some of the most recognizable landmarks in the state. Whether you're a longtime Colorado local or seeing the Rockies for the first time, a scenic flight from Leadville offers a perspective that's hard to match from any overlook or hiking trail.
