by Tim Carl, Development & Transportation Director
comments open from February 22 until March 13

The Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. Established in 1960, the Airport provides a unique geographic location that serves urban, rural and mountain communities. Metro Airport averages over 180,000 operations a year. An amazing milestone for one of Colorado’s busiest general aviation airports. In fact, the Airport ranks as the fourth busiest airport in Colorado, behind Centennial and Colorado Springs.

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport™ has the unique distinction of being owned and operated by Jefferson County, Colorado. More importantly, the airport essentially exists as a self-funded enterprise that relies on revenue from leases and fuel sales among other things. The Airport does not receive any general tax revenue, nor is airport revenue used for county purposes. The airport has been a part of the Development & Transportation Department for over three years.

To improve overall efficiency of air traffic, the Airport began construction on a new Air Traffic Control Tower in March 2009. Completion of the new, 132-foot-tall tower is expected in October 2010. In addition, the Airport continues to provide many benefits to local business and industry, and supports economic development throughout the County and region.

This year, we will be holding a wonderful Air and Aviation Show along with special events that coordinate with the Airports 50th Anniversary. We continue to look forward to serving our many customers and hope that you will celebrate with us this coming year. Look for more blog postings and articles over the coming months.