Meadow Lake Airport

Peyton / El Paso County · Est. 1960s

KFLY

Overview Key Issues Legal Cases Studies Communications News Resources

About Meadow Lake

Meadow Lake Airport is a 327-acre privately owned, public-use airport east of Colorado Springs. It serves as a critical training facility for the U.S. Air Force Academy's Precision Flying Team, which conducts 59% of its sorties at KFLY. The airport is currently fighting a proposed wind turbine installation that the FAA has determined would create a hazard to air navigation.

Key Issues

Wind Turbine Hazard

Two 75-foot wind turbine towers proposed within half a mile north of the airport would penetrate the Runway 15 20:1 visual approach surface. The FAA determined the structures 'cannot be mitigated' and create 'substantial adverse effects' to flight operations. A court order blocked construction in December 2025.

USAFA Training Impact

The U.S. Air Force Academy conducts 59% of its Precision Flying Team sorties at Meadow Lake. USAFA reviewed the wind turbine proposal and warned it could reduce training capacity by up to 40%.

Legal Cases & Rulings

MLAA v. Wind Turbine Applicant

Meadow Lake Airport Association v. Applicant · Filed: December 2025

Court order blocking construction — hearing Feb 2026

MLAA sought declaratory and injunctive relief against proposed wind turbines. Court issued December 19, 2025 order preventing construction pending February 2, 2026 hearing. Colorado statute C.R.S. 43-10-113 protects airport operations.

Court Order (PDF)

Studies & Reports

FAA Determination of Hazard to Air Navigation

October 2025 · FAA

Determined proposed wind turbines create substantial adverse effects that cannot be mitigated. Penetrates Runway 15 approach surface.

USAFA Review Comments

2025 · U.S. Air Force Academy

USAFA conducts 59% of Precision Flying Team sorties at KFLY. Wind turbines could reduce training capacity by up to 40%.

MLAA Technical Objection

2025 · Meadow Lake Airport Association

Technical analysis of wind turbine impact on airport operations, approach surfaces, and safety.

Official Communications & Documents

Letters, memoranda, and formal correspondence between aviation authorities, local government, and community stakeholders.

Court Order Blocking Wind Turbine Construction

December 19, 2025 · El Paso County Court

Court blocked construction pending February 2, 2026 hearing. Restriction may extend through February 10.

AOPA Compatibility & Safety Letter

October 1, 2025 · AOPA

AOPA's formal letter opposing wind turbine installation citing aviation safety and compatibility concerns.

CPA Pilot Advocacy Letter

October 1, 2025 · CPA

CPA's letter advocating against wind turbine installation near Meadow Lake Airport.

MLAA Member Memo

October 1, 2025 · MLAA

Meadow Lake Airport Association memo to members regarding wind turbine threat and advocacy actions.

News & Developments

Dec 19, 2025

Court blocks wind turbine construction near Meadow Lake Airport pending hearing (El Paso County Court) A court has issued a preliminary injunction halting wind turbine construction near Meadow Lake Airport while a hearing proceeds, which matters to GA pilots because wind turbines can pose airspace hazards and potential conflicts with flight operations. The decision provides time to address aviation safety concerns during the legal process.

Oct 1, 2025

FAA determines proposed wind turbines create hazard to air navigation at KFLY (FAA) The FAA has determined that proposed wind turbines near KFLY would create a hazard to air navigation, blocking their development. This protects a critical general aviation airport from infrastructure that could restrict airspace access and flight operations.

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