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Now: The Meadow Lake Airport Association sued in El Paso County District Court in November 2025 over two wind turbines planned near the airport, and asked for a preliminary injunction.
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The Meadow Lake Airport Association sued in El Paso County District Court in November 2025 over two wind turbines planned near the airport, and asked for a preliminary injunction. On December 19, 2025 the court ordered that construction not start until after its ruling, due February 2, 2026.
Court blocks wind turbine construction near Meadow Lake Airport pending hearing
On December 19, 2025, after a status conference, the El Paso County District Court ordered the landowner not to start building the wind turbines until after its ruling, due February 2, 2026 (or February 10 if it heard more argument). It was not a ruling on the airport association's request for a preliminary injunction. Wind turbines near the runway can be a hazard to aircraft on approach.
FAA determines proposed wind turbines create hazard to air navigation at KFLY
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.
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.
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.
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%.
MLAA v. Wind Turbine Applicant Construction held off; no ruling reported
The Meadow Lake Airport Association sought declaratory and injunctive relief against the proposed wind turbines; it filed its complaint on November 17, 2025 and a motion for a preliminary injunction on December 9. On December 19, 2025 the court ordered that construction not start until after its ruling, due February 2, 2026. The February 10 hearing was vacated, and no ruling has been reported. Colorado statute C.R.S. 43-10-113 protects airport operations.
FAA Determination of Hazard to Air Navigation
Determined proposed wind turbines create substantial adverse effects that cannot be mitigated. Penetrates Runway 15 approach surface.
USAFA conducts 59% of Precision Flying Team sorties at KFLY. Wind turbines could reduce training capacity by up to 40%.
Technical analysis of wind turbine impact on airport operations, approach surfaces, and safety.
Court Order Blocking Wind Turbine Construction
Court blocked construction pending February 2, 2026 hearing. Restriction may extend through February 10.
AOPA Compatibility & Safety Letter
AOPA's formal letter opposing wind turbine installation citing aviation safety and compatibility concerns.
CPA's letter advocating against wind turbine installation near Meadow Lake Airport.
Meadow Lake Airport Association memo to members regarding wind turbine threat and advocacy actions.
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