October surprise: FAA does not care what your hangar costs

# CPA Synopsis

The FAA upheld an 82-percent hangar rent increase at a Denver FBO in an October 7 Part 13 complaint decision, ruling the hike “fair and reasonable” despite the absence of publicly available supporting evidence. This decision effectively limits pilots’ regulatory recourse against significant rent increases, potentially opening the door to similar pricing actions at other Colorado airports. CPA members may want to review their hangar agreements and consider advocacy options if facing comparable rate hikes.