The September 2026 issue of Flight Lines celebrates a significant victory for Colorado aviation: Boulder City Council’s 8-1 vote to continue operating Boulder Municipal Airport and pursue additional state and federal funding. President Andy Holmes emphasizes that this win represents far more than just runway access—it secures a vital hub for pilots, flight schools, emergency services, and the broader aviation community. The newsletter underscores the Colorado Pilots Association’s ongoing commitment to monitoring and advocating for airport access across the state, reminding members that such victories often result from quiet, persistent work before issues reach headlines.
The issue covers important operational reminders, including Northern Colorado Regional Airport’s (KFNL) runway widening project that will keep the runway shortened and subject to periodic closures through November 9, 2026. The CPA also highlights its newly implemented opt-in membership directory policy and promotes its renowned Mountain Flying and High-Elevation Airport Operations Course, originally developed in 1986, as a critical safety resource for pilots planning to fly Colorado’s challenging terrain.
Key Topics
- Boulder Municipal Airport funding approval and continued operations
- KFNL runway construction project (widening to 150 feet, phases through November 9)
- CPA membership directory opt-in policy changes
- Colorado Mountain Passes charting and mountain flying safety
- Mountain Flying and High-Elevation Airport Operations Course
- Colorado Chart and Airport Directory availability
Events & Activities
- Warbird Weekend @ Wings Over the Rockies – September 5-6, 2026, 1000-1700 – KAPA (Englewood, CO)
- Breakfast Fly-In + Central CO Corvette Club @ Wings Over the Rockies – September 12, 2026, 0930-1230 – KAPA (Englewood, CO)
- CPA Monthly Board of Directors Meeting – September 14, 2026, 1830-2030 – SheltAir, Broomfield, CO (with social hour 1700-1800 at Cherry Cricket)
- CPA Mountain Flying and High-Altitude Airport Operations Course – September 19, 2026, 0830-1700 – The Hangar, Englewood, CO
- Fremont County Fly-In/Drive-In + Aviation Swap Meet + Pancake Breakfast – September 26, 2026, 0730-1100 – 1V6 (Penrose, CO)
- CPA Monthly Board of Directors Meeting – October 5, 2026, 1830-2030 – The Hangar, Englewood, CO (with social hour 1700-1800 at Rustic Nomads)
- Aviation Summer Camps – Multiple dates throughout summer 2026, ages 10-15 – Arapahoe Flight Club, KCOS (Colorado Springs, CO)
