2010 News at Front Range Airport

Keep Aviation Flying

On Saturday November 14, Matthew Chetham (nephew of Front Range Airport tenant Paul Chetham) had the thrill of a lifetime when he flew with Harrison Ford, renowned actor and great supporter of the Young Eagles program. Matthew was selected as a co-pilot for the 15 minute flight from Centennial and has a certificate to show for it! He was overjoyed to say the least and we are sure he will treasure the memory.

Business aviation contributes over $150 billion to the U.S. economy every year, and provides over 1.2 million high-wage, stable jobs. The vast majority of general aviation aircraft worldwide are manufactured, operated, serviced and maintained in the United States.

Even the handful of companies that manufacture planes abroad "complete" their planes in the U.S. We install avionics, electronics, automation systems, engines, paint, interiors and other aircraft components manufactured here in the U.S. by American workers.


American aircraft are one bright spot in manufacturing and foreign trade. "With their impressive performance and construction, American built airplanes are prized throughout the world. In 2007, about half the business jets delivered by American manufacturers went to foreign buyers that paid more than $3 billion for them. Manufacturers elsewhere, including in Japan and Germany, once tried to compete, but they were so utterly trounced by American ingenuity and craftsmanship that they simply gave up." – William Garvey, New York Times, Feb 1, 2009.

Welcome to our new Website. The Front Range Airport is an incredible story of an airport that continued to grow in spite of overwhelming opposition. Our Website has been redesigned to tell our story and provide easy to find information for those interested in our vision and sharing its opportunities.

Dennis R. Heap
Executive Director of Aviation

Please return to our Home page periodically for current updates.

Updates:

6/18/2008 – Brannan Sand & Gravel Company was selected for the Airport’s $2.1 million rehabilitation of a portion of its West Terminal Ramp. The FAA grant will be used to increase the ramps weight for large aircraft.

6/18/2008 – Kiewit Western was selected for the Airport’s $129,072 rehabilitation of a portion of taxilane 7B. The FAA grant will be used to increase the taxilanes in the hangar area.

6/18/2008 – Clemmons Construction Corporation was selected for construction of the Airport’s Waste Water Treatment Plant, building and equipment. The $1.8 million project removes the last barrier to the development of a large scope project.