As many of us know the Colorado front range is a beehive of aviation training activity. Because of all this activity many of the flight schools in the region have developed training areas which have their own zones and frequencies for communication to those in the immediate area. These frequencies are used by the flight schools and are highly recommended for use by other pilots in the area. Use of these frequencies does not remove the responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft.
In addition we also have some Noise Abatement areas and in the practice areas it crosses over instrument approaches. These are noise sensitive areas for the communities which we may overfly. Please be mindful of these communities when you are flying in the areas around town. The updated map includes practice approach information for your awareness.
The CPA is providing this page for awareness and as a source for the known Colorado Practice Areas to add to the individual EFB. We have recently been able to combine what used to be a number of individual files down to a single file.
Click here to download the CO Practice Overlay
Updated 2/24/2025 - COPA_v5_02-24-2025
Please be mindful when flying through these areas, monitor the respective frequency and it is strongly encouraged to reach out to ATC for flight following to add those extra set of eyes when flying anywhere - not just through the congested areas.
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Please note - The Colorado Pilots Association does not create or define these practice areas. The flight schools in the respective areas come together to form these agreed upon areas. If you have questions about the areas it is best to reach out to the flight schools at the airport nearest to the respective practice area for questions.