Colorado Pilots Association (CPA) President Ann Beardall welcomes members to spring flying season and highlights several important developments for the organization. The newsletter emphasizes checking the CPA website calendar for numerous upcoming events and activities throughout the state. Key announcements include legislative updates on tower marking regulations, the relocation of the Rocky Mountain Aviation Expo to a new venue, and CPA’s expanded participation in aviation events including safety sessions and a Town Hall for Colorado Pilots.
A significant portion of the newsletter is dedicated to airport construction projects across Colorado, with detailed updates on runway and taxiway closures and upgrades at major facilities. Members are reminded to always check NOTAMs before flying, as summer construction season is in full swing at airports statewide. The CPA encourages members to report any additional airport construction projects to ensure the membership stays informed.
Key Topics
- Spring flying season and event opportunities
- HB 14-1017 concerning tower marking and painting regulations
- Rocky Mountain Aviation Expo venue change and expansion
- AOPA safety sessions and Colorado Pilots Town Hall
- Colorado Aviation Alliance event calendar collaboration
- Summer airport construction projects statewide
- NOTAM and TFR awareness reminders
Events & Activities
- Rocky Mountain Aviation Expo – June 2014 at KFNL (relocated from KFTG), featuring AOPA safety sessions and Town Hall for Colorado Pilots hosted by Mark Baker
- Multiple airport construction closures scheduled throughout summer 2014
- Election season – reminder to check NOTAMs for closures, Fire, Flood, VIP TFRs
Detailed Airport Construction
- Rocky Mountain Metro (BJC) – Major Runway 35L shutdown April-June 2014 for reconstruction and overlay; parallel Runway 17L/35R remains open
- Centennial Airport – Runway 38 shutdown began April 2014 for approximately one month; Runway 35 threshold displacement allowing new arrivals capability
- Front Range Airport – Taxiway A sections and runway area closures beginning May 2014
- Pueblo Airport – Taxiway A renovation project with expected June 2014 completion
- Colorado Springs Airport – Multiple taxiway and runway restriping projects May-October 2014
