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Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field Airport (KFCS / FCS)

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KFCS airport at a glance

ICAO code
KFCS
IATA code
FCS
City
Fort Carson
Region
Colorado
Country
United States
Elevation
5,838 ft (1,779 m)
Time zone
America/Denver (UTC-7)
Coordinates
38.6784° N, 104.7570° W
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Weather & airport info KFCS

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 09:55 UTC
Wind
18 kt (33 km/h) from north-northeast (20°), gusts up to 26 kt
Visibility
10 km or more
Clouds
broken clouds at 4,400 ft
Temperature
5 °C (dew point 1 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,021 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR KFCS 030955Z AUTO 02018G26KT 10SM BKN044 05/01 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND 02026/49 SLP214 T00480006 $

Forecast (TAF)

  • 03 Nov, 05:00–13:00 UTC
    15 kt (28 km/h) from north (350°), gusts up to 25 kt · visibility 10 km or more · overcast at 6,500 ft
  • 03 Nov, 13:00–21:00 UTCbecoming
    10 kt (19 km/h) from north (350°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 6,000 ft
  • 03 Nov, 21:00–01:00 UTCbecoming
    6 kt (11 km/h) from north (10°) · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 6,000 ft
  • 04 Nov, 01:00–04:00 UTCbecoming
    5 kt (9 km/h) from variable directions · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 7,000 ft
  • 04 Nov, 04:00–10:00 UTCbecoming
    6 kt (11 km/h) from north-northwest (330°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 4,000 ft, broken clouds at 7,000 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF AMD KFCS 030500Z 0305/0410 35015G25KT 9999 OVC065 520009 QNH3004INS BECMG 0313/0314 35010KT 9999 SCT060 QNH3015INS BECMG 0321/0322 01006KT 9999 BKN060 QNH3010INS BECMG 0401/0402 VRB05KT 9999 SCT070 QNH3010INS BECMG 0404/0405 33006KT 9999 SCT040 BKN070 QNH3008INS TX14/0320Z TN06/0312Z

Airport

Elevation
5,838 ft (1,779 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
06:27 / 16:57 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
13/311,372 m (4,500 ft)asphaltyes

Radio frequencies

  • ATIS: 108.8
  • Tower: 125.5

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map KFCS

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts (FAA)

Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26

Instrument approaches (1)

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Current NOTAMs for KFCS(19)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • ClosedOtherM0535/26· until 04 Nov, 09:00 UTC

    Base operations are closed from 00:00 local time (L) to 02:00 local time (L).

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    BASE OPERATIONS CLOSED 0000L-0200L.

    M0535/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3840N10445W005
A) KFCS
B) 2611030700
C) 2611040900
E) BASE OPERATIONS CLOSED 0000L-0200L.
  • ClosedOtherM0530/26· until 15 Dec, 23:59 UTC

    Caution is advised for personnel and equipment in the Alpha Sod area. This area is closed from Hot Pol to the Alpha Sod wind sock.

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    USE CAUTION FOR PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT IN ALPHA SOD. CLOSED FROM HOT POL TO ALPHA SOD WIND SOCK.

    M0530/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3840N10445W005
A) KFCS
B) 2610281547
C) 2612152359
E) USE CAUTION FOR PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT IN ALPHA SOD. CLOSED FROM HOT POL TO ALPHA SOD WIND SOCK.
  • Out of serviceObstacle10/020· until 11 Dec, 01:06 UTC

    An obstacle tower light (ASR 1024649) 3 nautical miles northeast of the airport, with its top at 5929 feet above mean sea level and 309 feet above ground, is out of service.

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    OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1024649) 384310.80N1044319.30W (3NM NE FCS) 5929FT (309FT AGL) U/S

  • ClosedOtherM0479/26· until 31 Dec, 23:59 UTC

    Air Traffic Control and Base Operations hours at Butts AAF (Fort Carson) airport are Monday-Thursday 07:00-02:00 local time, and Friday 08:00-18:00 local time. The airport is closed on weekends and holidays.

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    ATC/BASE OPS HOURS: MON-THU 0700-0200L, FRI 0800-1800L. CLOSED WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.

    M0479/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3840N10445W005
A) KFCS
B) 2610050601
C) 2612312359
E) ATC/BASE OPS HOURS: MON-THU 0700-0200L, FRI 0800-1800L. CLOSED WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
  • NoticeAirspace11/001· from 04 Nov, 14:00 UTC · until 05 Nov, 01:00 UTC

    An airspace for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) is established within an area with a 3 nautical mile radius of 384714.70N1044646.40W (3.9 nautical miles west-southwest of COS) from the surface to 200 feet above ground.

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    AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 3NM RADIUS OF 384714.70N1044646.40W (3.9NM WSW COS) SFC-200FT AGL

  • NoticeOtherM0538/26· from 03 Nov, 22:00 UTC · until 05 Nov, 23:59 UTC

    The 10th Special Forces Group will conduct full mission profiles in military restricted areas R131A/B/C, MP19, R133, R135, TA15, TA17, TA18, TA19, TA23 with one C130 aircraft at a maximum altitude of 25,000 feet above mean sea level.

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    R2601: 10TH SFG WILL CONDUCT FULL MISSION PROFILES IN R131A/B/C, MP19, R133, R135, TA15, TA17, TA18, TA19, TA23 WITH 1 C130 AT A MAX ALTITUDE OF 25,000 FT. MSL. POC SSG ROBERTS 954-997-4988

    M0538/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3840N10445W005
A) KFCS
B) 2611032200
C) 2611052359
D) DLY 2200-2359
E) R2601: 10TH SFG WILL CONDUCT FULL MISSION PROFILES IN R131A/B/C, MP19, R133, R135, TA15, TA17, TA18, TA19, TA23 WITH 1 C130 AT A MAX ALTITUDE OF 25,000 FT. MSL. POC SSG ROBERTS 954-997-4988

    Hours: DLY 2200-2359

  • NoticeOtherM0539/26· from 03 Nov, 16:00 UTC · until 05 Nov, 23:59 UTC

    4-10 CAV will conduct Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) operations in DTA A, B, C, D with 3 aircraft at a maximum altitude of 2,000 feet above ground level. The unit will maintain communications with Butts Air Traffic Control and Range Control at all times. Point of contact is CW2 Chavez at 915-276-9239.

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    4-10 CAV WILL CONDUCT SUAS OPERATIONS IN DTA A,B,C,D WITH 3 AIRCRAFT AT A MAX ALTITUDE OF 2,000 FT. AGL. UNIT WILL MAINTAIN COMMS WITH BUTTS ATC AND RANGE CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. POC CW2 CHAVEZ 915-276-9239

    M0539/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3840N10445W005
A) KFCS
B) 2611031600
C) 2611052359
D) DLY 1600-2359
E) 4-10 CAV WILL CONDUCT SUAS OPERATIONS IN DTA A,B,C,D WITH 3 AIRCRAFT AT A MAX ALTITUDE OF 2,000 FT. AGL. UNIT WILL MAINTAIN COMMS WITH BUTTS ATC AND RANGE CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. POC CW2 CHAVEZ 915-276-9239

    Hours: DLY 1600-2359

  • NoticeAirspace10/024· from 03 Nov, 14:00 UTC · until 04 Nov, 01:00 UTC

    Drone flights are active in the airspace within a 3 nautical mile radius west-southwest of Butts AAF (Fort Carson) airport, up to 200 feet above ground. This may affect air traffic in this area.

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    AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 3NM RADIUS OF 384714.70N1044646.40W (3.9NM WSW COS) SFC-200FT AGL

11 more NOTAMs
  • NoticeOtherM0544/26· until 06 Nov, 06:59 UTC

    R2601: 2-12 FA, 4 DIVARTY will CONDUCT ARTILLERY OPERATIONS (DAILY 0700L-2359L) in TA10/11/12/14/and 25 with 6 HOWTIZERS maximum ALTITUDE 21,230 MSL UNIT will MAINTAIN COMMS with RANGE CONTROL and BUTTS air traffic control at all TIMES. POC: 1LT POMPEO 423-312-1313

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    R2601: 2-12 FA, 4 DIVARTY WILL CONDUCT ARTILLERY OPERATIONS (DAILY 0700L-2359L) IN TA10/11/12/14/AND 25 WITH 6 HOWTIZERS MAX ALTITUDE 21,230 MSL UNIT WILL MAINTAIN COMMS WITH RANGE CONTROL AND BUTTS ATC AT ALL TIMES. POC: 1LT POMPEO 423-312-1313

    M0544/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3840N10445W005
A) KFCS
B) 2611021417
C) 2611060659
E) R2601: 2-12 FA, 4 DIVARTY WILL CONDUCT ARTILLERY OPERATIONS (DAILY 0700L-2359L) IN TA10/11/12/14/AND 25 WITH 6 HOWTIZERS MAX ALTITUDE 21,230 MSL UNIT WILL MAINTAIN COMMS WITH RANGE CONTROL AND BUTTS ATC AT ALL TIMES. POC: 1LT POMPEO 423-312-1313
  • NoticeOtherM0541/26· until 06 Nov, 23:59 UTC

    The 2nd Brigade will operate a simulated radar emitter in Range 9 at a maximum altitude of 1600 feet above ground.

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    R2603: 2SBDE WILL OPERATE A SIMULATED RADAR EMITTER IN RANGE 9 AT A MAX ALTITUDE OF 1600 FT AGL. POC CPT HYUN 732-983-6930

    M0541/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3840N10445W005
A) KFCS
B) 2611021300
C) 2611062359
D) DLY 1300-2359
E) R2603: 2SBDE WILL OPERATE A SIMULATED RADAR EMITTER IN RANGE 9 AT A MAX ALTITUDE OF 1600 FT AGL. POC CPT HYUN 732-983-6930

    Hours: DLY 1300-2359

  • NoticeOtherM0537/26· until 25 Nov, 06:59 UTC

    Artillery operations will be conducted in TA9, TA10, TA11, TA12, TA14, TA16, and TA17. The unit will maintain communications with range control at all times to coordinate with any aircraft inside the safety zone.

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    R2601: 2-77 FAR WILL CONDUCT ARTILLERY OPERATIONS IN TA9, TA10, TA11, TA12, TA14, TA16, AND TA17 WITH 6 HOWITZERS. UNIT WILL MAINTAIN COMMS WITH RANGE CONTROL AT ALL TIMES IOT COORDINATE WITH ANY AIRCRAFT INSIDE SDZ. POC 1LT TAYLOR 316-494-1928.

    M0537/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3840N10445W005
A) KFCS
B) 2611021200
C) 2611250659
D) DLY 1200-0659
E) R2601: 2-77 FAR WILL CONDUCT ARTILLERY OPERATIONS IN TA9, TA10, TA11, TA12, TA14, TA16, AND TA17 WITH 6 HOWITZERS. UNIT WILL MAINTAIN COMMS WITH RANGE CONTROL AT ALL TIMES IOT COORDINATE WITH ANY AIRCRAFT INSIDE SDZ. POC 1LT TAYLOR 316-494-1928.

    Hours: DLY 1200-0659

  • NoticeOtherM0542/26· until 06 Nov, 06:59 UTC

    The 10th Special Forces Group (SFG) will conduct static line and freefall parachute operations at Sullivan DZ with one C130 aircraft. Non-participating aircraft should remain clear of Sullivan DZ by 1 nautical mile.

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    R2601: 10TH SFG WILL CONDUCT STATIC LINE AND FREEFALL OPS AT SULLIVAN DZ WITH 1 C130. SL WILL BE AT 2000 FT. AGL, MFF FROM 7900 FT. AGL. JPADS WILL BE DROPPED ON 3 NOV AND RANGES SURROUNDING SULLIVAN DZ WILL BE DECONFLICTED BEFORE DROPPING. NONPARTICIPATING AIRCRAFT REMAIN CLEAR OF SULLIVAN DZ BY 1NM. POC SSG PECKENPAUGH 719-756-6432.

    M0542/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3840N10445W005
A) KFCS
B) 2611021100
C) 2611060659
E) R2601: 10TH SFG WILL CONDUCT STATIC LINE AND FREEFALL OPS AT SULLIVAN DZ WITH 1 C130. SL WILL BE AT 2000 FT. AGL, MFF FROM 7900 FT. AGL. JPADS WILL BE DROPPED ON 3 NOV AND RANGES SURROUNDING SULLIVAN DZ WILL BE DECONFLICTED BEFORE DROPPING. NONPARTICIPATING AIRCRAFT REMAIN CLEAR OF SULLIVAN DZ BY 1NM. POC SSG PECKENPAUGH 719-756-6432.
  • NoticeOtherM0540/26· until 07 Nov, 06:59 UTC

    Drone operations are taking place in areas R2603, TA 7A/B, and TA 10B/C. Three drones will fly at a maximum altitude of 2000 feet above ground.

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    R2603: 2SBCT WILL CONDUCT SUAS OPERATIONS IN TA 7A/B, TA 10B/C WITH 3 AIRCRAFT AT A MAX ALTITUDE OF 2000 FT. AGL. UNIT WILL MAINTAIN COMMS WITH BUTTS ATC AND RANGE CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. POC CW2 LEREW 253-973-7395

    M0540/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3840N10445W005
A) KFCS
B) 2611020701
C) 2611070659
D) DLY 0701-0659
E) R2603: 2SBCT WILL CONDUCT SUAS OPERATIONS IN TA 7A/B, TA 10B/C WITH 3 AIRCRAFT AT A MAX ALTITUDE OF 2000 FT. AGL. UNIT WILL MAINTAIN COMMS WITH BUTTS ATC AND RANGE CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. POC CW2 LEREW 253-973-7395

    Hours: DLY 0701-0659

  • NoticeOtherM0524/26· until 20 Nov, 23:59 UTC

    Caution: BLUE edge lights UNAVAILABLE: TRANSIENT ramp, ALPHA ramp, BRAVO taxiway, BRAVO ONE taxiway, PARALLEL taxiway from BRAVO 1 taxiway to TRANSIENT ramp.

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    CAUTION: BLUE EDGE LIGHTS UNAVAILABLE: TRANSIENT RAMP, ALPHA RAMP, BRAVO TAXIWAY, BRAVO ONE TAXIWAY, PARALLEL TAXIWAY FROM BRAVO 1 TAXIWAY TO TRANSIENT RAMP.

    M0524/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3840N10445W005
A) KFCS
B) 2610270144
C) 2611202359
E) CAUTION: BLUE EDGE LIGHTS UNAVAILABLE: TRANSIENT RAMP, ALPHA RAMP, BRAVO TAXIWAY, BRAVO ONE TAXIWAY, PARALLEL TAXIWAY FROM BRAVO 1 TAXIWAY TO TRANSIENT RAMP.
  • NoticeOtherM0512/26· until 31 Dec, 23:59 UTC

    The Confined, Warrior, and Raven Park DTAS areas are active with Group 1 and 2 Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) activity at 400 feet above ground and below. Manned aircraft should avoid overflights below 1000 feet above ground.

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    R2601: CONFINED, WARRIOR, AND RAVEN PARK DTAS' WILL BE "HOT" WITH GROUP 1 AND 2 SUAS ACTIVITY AT 400 FT AGL AND BELOW DAILY M-F 0900L-1700L. MANNED AIRCRAFT AVOID OVERFLIGHT BELOW 1,000 FT AGL. CONTACT BUTTS TOWER FOR STATUS OUTSIDE THESE HOURS. POC: MR. WILSON, EXT 719-526-8662.

    M0512/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3840N10445W005
A) KFCS
B) 2610211500
C) 2612312359
E) R2601: CONFINED, WARRIOR, AND RAVEN PARK DTAS' WILL BE "HOT" WITH GROUP 1 AND 2 SUAS ACTIVITY AT 400 FT AGL AND BELOW DAILY M-F 0900L-1700L. MANNED AIRCRAFT AVOID OVERFLIGHT BELOW 1,000 FT AGL. CONTACT BUTTS TOWER FOR STATUS OUTSIDE THESE HOURS. POC: MR. WILSON, EXT 719-526-8662.
  • NoticeOtherM0509/26· until 18 Dec, 23:59 UTC

    For flights in airspace R2603, daylight reconnaissance is required before terrain flight.

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    R2603: DAYLIGHT RECONNAISSANCE REQUIRED PRIOR TO TERRAIN FLIGHT ON R2603.

    M0509/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3840N10445W005
A) KFCS
B) 2610210600
C) 2612182359
E) R2603: DAYLIGHT RECONNAISSANCE REQUIRED PRIOR TO TERRAIN FLIGHT ON R2603.
  • NoticeOtherM0467/26· until 15 Dec, 23:59 UTC

    MALSR SEQUENCED FLASHING lights not available.

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    MALSR SEQUENCED FLASHING LIGHTS NOT AVAILABLE.

    M0467/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3840N10445W005 A) KFCS B) 2609292140 C) 2612152359 E) MALSR SEQUENCED FLASHING LIGHTS NOT AVAILABLE.
  • NoticeOtherM0465/26· until 15 Dec, 23:59 UTC

    The phone numbers published in IFR Supp/Chart Supp for Base Operations and Weather are incorrect; please contact Base Operations at 719-526-3935/3936 and the Weather Technician at 719-526-3620.

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    PHONE NUMBERS PUBLISHED IN IFR SUPP/CHART SUPP FOR BASE OPS AND WEATHER ARE INCORRECT. CTC BASE OPS 719-526-3935/3936, CTC WX TECHNICIAN 719-526-3620.

    M0465/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3840N10445W005
A) KFCS
B) 2609292136
C) 2612152359
E) PHONE NUMBERS PUBLISHED IN IFR SUPP/CHART SUPP FOR BASE OPS AND WEATHER ARE INCORRECT. CTC BASE OPS 719-526-3935/3936, CTC WX TECHNICIAN 719-526-3620.
  • NoticeOtherM0463/26· until 15 Dec, 23:59 UTC

    The VDME (VHF Distance Measuring Equipment) is unusable between 050° and 100° below 15,000 feet above mean sea level.

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    VDME UNUSABLE 050° - 100° BELOW 15,000 FT MSL.

    M0463/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3840N10445W005
A) KFCS
B) 2609292132
C) 2612152359
E) VDME UNUSABLE 050° - 100° BELOW 15,000 FT MSL.

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KFCS airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Fort Carson airport (KFCS) today?

There are currently 15 valid NOTAMs for Fort Carson (KFCS). Affected: Other: closed; Obstacle: out of service. 4 more NOTAMs start in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Fort Carson airport (KFCS)?

According to the latest weather report for KFCS (METAR, 03 Nov, 09:55 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 18 kt (33 km/h) from north-northeast (20°), gusts up to 26 kt, visibility 10 km or more, temperature 5 °C (dew point 1 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Fort Carson airport (KFCS)?

Fort Carson (KFCS) has one runway: runway 13/31 with 1,372 m (4,500 ft), asphalt.

What are the radio frequencies at Fort Carson airport (KFCS)?

Frequencies at KFCS: Tower 125.5 MHz and ATIS 108.8 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field?

The ICAO code is KFCS and the IATA code is FCS. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of KFCS airport?

Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field sits at 5,838 ft (1,779 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Denver.

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