News
Colorado city ends yearslong effort to close airport
Source: AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) — August 13, 2026 On July 23, the Boulder City Council voted 8-1 to continue operating Boulder Municipal Airport and to pursue new federal and state grant funding for its upkeep, ending a six-year campaign by some...
Staffing Shortage, High Winds Trigger Ground Delays at Denver International Airport
Source: CBS News Colorado — August 8, 2026 On Saturday, August 8, the FAA issued a ground stop and ground delay program at Denver International Airport, citing FAA staffing shortages combined with high winds. Departing flights nationwide bound for DIA saw average...
FAA Invests $870 Million in Airport Infrastructure Improvements Across U.S.
Source: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA.gov) — August 4, 2026 The FAA announced $870 million in Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) funding, awarding 339 grants to airports in 44 states and two U.S. territories. The package, funded through the Infrastructure...
Unleaded Aviation Fuel Transition Update – FAA Releases Unleaded Transition Plan for General Aviation Aircraft
Originally posted by the Colorado Department of Transportation on 8/4/2026 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its Transition Plan for Unleaded Aviation Gasoline, outlining a strategic roadmap to safely integrate unleaded fuel across the general...
Eagle County Regional Airport selected as host of TakeOff North America 2027
Following a record-breaking year of enplanements and passenger numbers, Eagle County Regional Airport has been selected as the host of TakeOff North America 2027. Dedicated to supporting the development and expansion of the North American domestic aviation market, the...
Colorado Aeronautical Board Approves $7.3 Million in State Aviation Funding
Last week, the Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) approved funding to improve local airport infrastructure, enhance safety, and support the transition to cleaner aviation fuels. The approved grants represent a strategic investment in the state’s 2020 Colorado Aviation...
HDN – Airport Accounting Supervisor Job Opening
The Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN) invites applications for Airport Accounting Supervisor The Airport The transportation heartbeat of the Yampa Valley and the gateway of choice to Northwest Colorado. Located a short 30-minute or less drive from Steamboat Springs,...
Tower Funding Request
Urgent Contract Tower Funding Request: Please Contact Your Representative Today! This request is from USCTA Executive Director, Brad Van Dam Please contact your Representative today and ask your elected official to sign a letter requesting full funding for the FAA...
Rocky Mountain Metro Airport Launches UL94 Unleaded Aviation Fuel
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), located in Broomfield, Colorado, is taking a major step toward cleaner aviation fuel, announcing on February 17, 2026, that Swift Fuels’ unleaded UL94 aviation gasoline is now available on the airfield, marking a major...







