Sterling Municipal Airport provides key services, explains operations and impact

Sterling Municipal Airport, known as Crosson Field, sits about 3.5 miles west of Sterling at 16562 Highway 14 and is operated by the City of Sterling as its general aviation facility. The airport is staffed seven days a week with standard staff hours from 0700 to 1600 and on call coverage available outside those hours, providing a continuous municipal aviation presence for this part of Logan County.

The primary runway is 15 33, an asphalt strip 5,200 feet long by 75 feet wide that was rebuilt and lengthened in 2010. It is equipped with medium intensity runway lighting, runway end identifier lights for dusk to dawn operations, pilot controlled lighting and precision approach path indicators. A secondary turf runway 03 21 measures 2,500 feet by 50 feet and is listed in fair condition. Airport elevation is 4,038 feet. Communications UNICOM frequency is 122.80 and automated weather observation system frequency is 118.525.

Fuel and ground services support a range of aircraft. The airport stocks 100LL and Jet A premixed fuel, with a Jet A truck configured to support overwing and single point fueling. Aviation oils are available. The terminal offers a Wi Fi equipped flight planning computer, a pilot lounge and a courtesy car for local use. Overnight hangars are generally available for a nominal fee.

Operational cautions are prominent for pilots and for community planning. Agricultural spraying activity occurs in the area, and the airport sees occasional military aircraft and aerobatic activity. These operational notes underscore the airport role in local agriculture and its intermittent use by noncontinuous civilian traffic, which affects scheduling and community expectations about noise and low altitude operations.

For residents and businesses, the airport is a municipal asset that supports aviation access within 20 miles of area amenities and provides lodging and restaurant options within six miles. The City maintains contact information and airport phone numbers for scheduling and inquiries, and the airport division provides staffing and services aimed at keeping the facility accessible and functional for Logan County users.