Front Range Media Coverage

Lafayette files federal court petition over FAA flight routes near Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport: City argues the FAA's change in flight procedure violates more than one law
Airport with ‘most safety issues in the US’ completely changes routes & flight path after spike in near-miss alerts
Witness Speaks Out About Trying to Save Skydiver After Victim Fell to the Ground with Unopened Parachute
FAA changes Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport flight paths, but noise still a community concern
Boulder will not appeal recent airport ruling
(Guest opinion) Jerry Colonna: When is a policy not a policy?
(Guest opinion) Julie Kovash: Unequal skies — How ‘home-based’ landing fee discounts violate federal law and fairness
City of Louisville joins efforts to limit flights, noise at Colorado's Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Council directs staff to explore flight pattern limits at Longmont airport: Council OKs talks with FAA on voluntary flight limits at Longmont airport
FAA: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport leads airspace system for safety incidents
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport leads nation in safety incidents, pushing FAA to make changes
The airport with the most safety incidents in the country is on the Front Range (and it’s not DIA)
This Colorado airport has most safety incidents in the country, FAA memo states
Colorado residents frustrated with increasing noise, air traffic near homes
(Guest opinion) Keith Hughes: Make Longmont airport a good neighbor again
Allison Schultz: Does the Longmont airport actually benefit the community?
Letters: Longmont airport reality check
Superior, Boulder County consider appeal after judge dismisses airport lawsuit
Colorado Senate confirms Brianna Lehman to Aeronautical Board after governor's appointment
Westminster councilors shy away from endorsing letter aimed at changes at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport
Save Our Skies group wants Jeffco Commissioners to tame operations at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport
Boulder Daily Camera Top 10 stories of 2024 | No. 3: Boulder sues FAA after airport ballot measures make 2024 ballot
Letters: Longmont airport
Residents, Longmont City Council discuss noise, other airport issues
Vance Brand Airport on Longmont City Council’s radar Tuesday
Guest opinion: Laura Kaplan: Refuse FAA funding to gain the right to determine the airport’s future
A federal grant is going to fund a study on how bad the noise is at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Boulder airport ballot measures may see slight tweaks
City of Boulder sues Federal Airport Administration
Boulder sues FAA over possible airport closure
Boulder City Council delays decision on municipal airport
Aircraft that responded to Boulder’s Dinosaur Fire came from nearby cities
Why a Boulder group wants to turn the city’s airport into an affordable neighborhood
Letters: Longmont airport - Airport touch-and-goes are a safety concern
Measure to close Boulder’s airport qualifies for 2024 ballot: The measure could serve as a referendum on the city’s decades-old airport and as a flashpoint in the city’s search for land to build housing to help drive down costs.
Boulder officials counting signatures for ballot measures to close the city airport and build housing
Jeffco hires airport management veteran to take over director job at RMMA
Letters to the editor: Boulder has a chance to address land misallocation
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs new laws on conservation, a new sustainability office, aviation gas
Letters to the editor: Let voters decide on future of airport
Letters to the editor: Evaluate the future of the airport
Kids living near Colorado airports have slightly elevated levels of lead in their blood, new study finds
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport’s noise roundtable grounded over lack of progress, trust
Guest opinion: Laura Kaplan: Help put airport’s future on the ballot so we can decide for ourselves
Rocky Mountain Metro Airport director candidates subject of May 2 public forum: Airport critic says the selection process has lacked transparency
Airport noise group on verge of cancellation after Louisville ejects over lack of trust and progress
Westminster once again targets its membership in airport advisory group: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport continues to cause noise problems despite noise abatement efforts, say officials
Broomfield announces plans to leave community noise roundtable with RMMA
Broomfield leaves airport noise group and blasts Jefferson County for lack of progress and trust 
County takes legal action against Rocky Mountain Metro Airport and Jefferson County: Effects of leaded fuel and noise pollution are among the complaints in the lawsuit
Superior, Boulder County file lawsuit over lead-fueled planes at Jefferson County airport
JeffCo produces “wish list” for new director of Rocky Mountain Metro Airport: County lists salary range of up to $180,000 and an “attractive” benefits offered
Superior, Boulder County sue Jefferson County over noise, lead concerns at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport: The lawsuit demands an end to “touch and go” training flights, which are blamed for excessive noise and lead risk, but seeks no money.
Westminster councilors focus on exposure to lead from planes flying from Rocky Mountain airport: States tests show slightly higher average blood levels for children living near the airport
Colorado bill seeks to reduce impacts from aviation
Pilot in Denver arrested for attempting to takeoff at five times the legal alcohol limit
Petition aims to build momentum toward decommissioning Boulder airport
Increased air traffic a concern for Jefferson County neighbors far from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Local aviation association weighs in on airport lawsuit
Colorado legislators talk priorities for upcoming session at Boulder event
New lawsuit filed by neighbors of Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Colorado Matters Oct. 17, 2023: Proposition HH and property taxes; Why is leaded fuel still used at small airports?
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport takes steps to be first in state to phase out leaded fuel
Broomfield joins surrounding communities in concern over effects of leaded fuel at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Guest opinion: Hep Ingham: The elephant in the room is sitting on the runway
‘I think I am afraid for my safety’: Woman worries she’ll be targeted for bringing concerns over airport noise. Woman worries she’ll be targeted for bringing concerns over airport noise
Jefferson County thumbs up decommission of crosswind runway at RMMA
The Open Forum: Stop this lead pollution
City of Boulder considers what to do with airport: "Tradeoffs in every one of these scenarios"
Boulder airport’s uncertain future creates turbulence on the ground
Superior residents urge town to consider legal action against Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Guest opinion: David Ensign: Opportunity exists in examining the future of Boulder’s airport
Boulder hears from community members on the future of its airport
People living near Centennial Airport complain of increased traffic, noise: The airport said it thinks the FAA has changed the flight path near the airport after a mid-air collision in 2021.
Residents weary of Broomfield airport's plane noise address FAA
FAA Manager Valencia says traffic patterns at Centennial were not changed
No solutions for frustrated neighbors of Centennial Airport
Boulder County calls for regulation of leaded aviation gas
FAA urged to consider noise, lead at Rocky Mountain Municipal Airport | Bennet, Hickenlooper, Neguse send letter to FAA for noise, safety and leaded fuel at RMMA
Boulder City Council agrees to begin community engagement on airport
Residents, Centennial Airport officials ask FAA for feedback regarding noise, safety concerns
Doctors, nurses ask Jeffco to take action on RMMA's leaded Avgas
Rock Creek HOA secures a win in lawsuit against RMMA: Airport and home owners association are appealing judge's ruling
Noise complaints soar at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Mark Wallach: More pro-development myths: Cities do not magically grow their way toward affordability
February 22, 2022 | Residents raise concern over lead from airplanes
Lead In The Sky: A Hidden Health Crisis | Community Corner
Rocky Mountain airport plan scrutiny intensifies: Community group calls for noise and pollution studies before business expansion
Turbulence:
Critics question impact of proposed Longmont airport expansion
City of Lafayette files federal petition against the FAA over Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport flight path changes
Festive attire, serious decisions as Longmont City Council wraps up year
Nine Boulder-area local governments push for urgent action at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Boulder drops lawsuit against FAA following unfavorable federal court ruling
Boulder won’t appeal ruling in FAA lawsuit over future of airport
(Guest opinion) Keith Hughes: How the aviation lobby uses misinformation to keep getting free handouts
Split council votes to advance Longmont airport landing fee ordinance
It's time for Longmont to ground leaded aviation fuel
Jill Grano, Laura Kaplan, Lisa Morzel and Philip Ogren: Boulder should put its 174 acres of airport land to better use
(Guest opinion) Edward Sejud: Longmont should respond to airport concerns
U.S. District Court tosses Boulder’s lawsuit against FAA, leaving airport’s future unresolved: The ruling did not decide a core question over whether the city must keep the Boulder Municipal Airport open indefinitely, leaving its fate uncertain.
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport had highest number of safety-related incidents in nation, FAA memo says
FAA memo shows Rocky Mountain Airport tops nation for safety incidents
(Guest opinion) Jerry Colonna: Landing fees are about safety, not just money
Rocky Mountain Metro Airport participates in FAA noise study to address community complaints
(Guest opinion) Jerry Colonna: Our airport, their profits — Flight schools circle Longmont for free using public assets to cut costs and pad profits
Hear from an outspoken critic of the Boulder Municipal Airport
Court dismisses Superior and Boulder County's airport noise lawsuit
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport wants public input for noise study
Westminster Council asks Jeffco to consider concerns over Rocky Mountain Metro Airport
Plans for cleaner fuel at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport delayed, frustrating neighbors
Longmont’s Vance Brand Airport recorded over 126,000 operations in ’24
Top 10: No. 5: Residents raise concerns about airplane noise to Longmont City Council
Opinion: Kimberly Gibbs: Boulder should have control of its airport
Council member calls police to airport meeting for attendees clapping and commenting out of turn
Critics of Rocky Mountain Metro Airport attack new funding going into the facility
Boulder officials advance measures on airport, council pay for November election
Westminster Council delays letter asking for details of potential airport water contamination
Boulder city clerk rules pro-airport campaign violated election rules
Boulder airport financial analysis draws criticisms from community
Boulder staffers: City may net hundreds of millions of dollars from closing municipal airport
Housing advocates file a second election complaint over Boulder airport
Hikers record plane nearly crashing into Continental Divide in Colorado on Fourth of July (with video)
$300,000 state grant helps ease Centennial Airport’s transition to unleaded aviation fuel
Colorado’s transition to unleaded aviation fuel got a $300K boost in Centennial
Closing the Boulder Municipal Airport: Flight of fancy or city’s best option for housing?
Guest opinion: Mark Wallach: What to do with the Boulder airport?
Westminster councilors lash out at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport managers over operations
Colorado governor signs bill targeting airport impacts, but fight against noise and lead continues
Colorado looks to get lead out of aviation fuel as a new study adds to potential health concerns
Guest opinion: Anne Wilson: What Boulder voters need to know about Boulder airport
Neighbors grill candidates for Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport’s top job
Petitions Seek Affordable and Workforce Housing at the Boulder Airport
Westminster decides, once again, to remain on airport noise panel
Louisville plans to leave airport noise group, says it has no teeth
Boulder voters could see two airport-related ballot measures this fall
Noise complaints, housing crisis spark debate over future of Boulder airport
Resident says Boulder Municipal Airport pilots breaking FAA rules with constant flyovers
Broomfield leaves forum addressing noise and pollution at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Colorado Town, County File Lawsuit Seeking End to Rocky Mountain Airport Noise Pollution
Boulder County, Superior sue over airport noise, lead - BizWest
Boulder housing board considers converting airport into mixed-income neighborhood
Superior and Boulder County Take Legal Action Against Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and Jefferson County: Lawsuit Calls for Airport to Stop Causing Unreasonable Health and Safety Risks
Boulder County sues neighboring Jefferson County over Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport operations: In the lawsuit, the town of Superior also claims that Jefferson County, which owns the airport, is not addressing residents’ concerns of excessive noise, lead-based fuel risks
Aircraft noise and leaded fuel is the target of a proposed bill winding its way through the legislature
Colorado lawmakers weigh bill to target 'aviation impacts' including noise issues, leaded fuel
Rocky Mountain Metro Airport begins search for new director: Former director Anslow departed under a cloud of controversy
Coloradans are on edge about airport noise and pollution. Lawmakers want to help
Westminster stays on airport noise panel despite being insulted by former airport director: Council votes 4-3 to remain as members over objections the airport does not listen to concerns
Boulder legislators discuss plans, bills, goals for new legislative session
Superior residents sue Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
A Colorado airport said it was powerless to stop using leaded fuel. After a public outcry, it’s racing to get rid of it
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Announces Ambitious Plans for a Lead-Free Future
Northern Colorado residents welcome a growing airport's plan to offer unleaded fuel
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport to switch to unleaded aviation fuel 3 years ahead of deadline
In Communities Near Some Colorado Airports, Concerns Persist Over Leaded Aviation Fuel
City, state representatives discuss noise pollution with Lafayette residents
Turbulence From BDU Stretches Beyond City of Boulder
Community Voices: Our air, water and food
Guest opinion: A positive vision for housing at the Boulder airport
Suburban residents battle noise, lead pollution from busy metro Denver airports : Frequent overflights out of Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Centennial Airport cause dismay on the ground
Unleaded fuels slated to come to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport: Unleaded fuel to be an option but timeline not settled
Northern Colorado residents say an expanding airport is exposing them to lead
Concerned over lead found in homes, Superior Trustees point to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Neighbors ask FAA to hear their concerns as traffic picks up at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Boulder County calls for regulation of leaded aviation gas and its dangerous impact on public health: Local governments support proposed Environmental Protection Agency regulation
Power lies in the community for lead from airport
“Brutal”: Increased plane noise has those living around Centennial Airport begging FAA for relief: Noise over Greenwood Village increased after the FAA adjusted traffic patterns for flight school planes
Preliminary report on plane that buzzed Colorado boaters questions flight instructor's account of mechanical issue
Westminster looking at legalities to test for lead around RMMA
 Westminster leaves RMMA noise roundtable
Boulder Daily Camera: Open Forum | Speak up on municipal airport noise over Boulder
Boulder Daily Camera: Rock Creek HOA files legal appeal about avigation easement ruling
Noise complaints soar at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Laurie Muir: Rocky Mountain Airport violated easement agreement – Boulder Daily Camera
Westminster neighbors complain about increased airplane noise, dozens of planes flying overhead
Broomfield residents say constant plane noise from nearby airport is disruptive
July 31, 2021 | Denver Post Letters to the Editor | Colorado’s air quality is getting better but room to improve
Longmont airport critics can petition for proposed ballot initiative
Colorado's aviation industry opposes Neguse airport noise bill
Letter to the Editor: propeller planes should be incinerated
FAA finalizes new Rocky Mountain Metro Airport flight paths amid ongoing noise concerns
Longmont City Council rejects airport landing fee ordinance
Skydiver death investigated near Colorado's Vance Brand Airport
Residents voice concerns at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport town hall
FAA issues new official flight patterns at Colorado's Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Rep. Neguse Calls on FAA to Reverse Course on New RMMA Flight Maps Amid Community Safety Concerns
Longmont’s Airport Advisory Board votes against landing fees
Boulder begins planning to transition away from toxic leaded fuel at city airport by 2030
Tow planes have an impact on East Boulder (Letters)
(Opinion) Ali Schultz: Pilots turning off ADS-B to avoid landing fees is illegal
FAA Safety Memo Flags Colorado Airport Risks: FAA safety memo ranks Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport highest in incidents nationwide.
Colorado airport was leading country in safety incidents – and it wasn’t DIA
Beautiful airport is most dangerous in America, according to terrifying FAA document
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport noise study takes flight with focus groups
Plane’s emergency landing in field west of Longmont airport was third this year
Glider crash in Northern Colorado prompts concerns over oversight, regulation
Fight or flight: Airplane noise sparks lawsuits against Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
The Town of Superior and Boulder County respond to the recent court decision regarding Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Five New Members to the Colorado Aeronautical Board Announced by CDOT
Louisville group to gather more information on noise from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Boulder officials push back on motion to dismiss FAA lawsuit
Plane crashed near Larkspur during lesson on emergency procedures
Dan Leftwich: Longmont needs a course correction at its airport
Guest opinion: Laura Kaplan: FAA’s motion to dismiss Boulder airport lawsuit moves case forward
Airport on agenda for members tonight 
FAA seeks to dismiss City of Boulder’s lawsuit over municipal airport closure
Ballot measure to close Boulder airport withdrawn amid FAA lawsuit, shifting 2024 election landscape
Guest opinion: Mark Wallach: Boulder airport is an asset whose time has passed
Guest opinion: Josh Joseph: The airport is a subsidized waste of space
City of Boulder sues FAA over airport closure dispute
Boulder considers expanding its airport ahead of potential closure
Boulder City Council to weigh in on long-term plan for closing municipal airport by 2041
As Boulder considers closing its municipal airport to address housing shortage, lead concerns also emerge
Colorado Residents Gain Momentum in Addressing Aviation Noise and Pollution
‘Over the moon’: Housing advocates celebrate success of Boulder airport ballot measure petitions
Boulder airport ballot measures likely going to voters this fall
Guest opinion: Mark Wallach: Airport land is ours and we should establish our right to do with it as we will
Boulder housing advocates file election complaint against pro-airport groups
State study shows slightly raised levels of lead in children’s blood near airports
SIGNED! Legislation to Reduce Lead and Noise Pollution, Protect Colorado’s Air
Legal hire will assist Westminster in dealings with Rocky Mountain Metro Airport
New law aims to make local airports quieter and safer for neighbors: Airport critic claims HB24-1235 still does not go far enough to quiet the impacts from local GA airports
Guest opinion: Mark Wallach: What to do with the Boulder airport?
Rocky Mountain Airport noise panel votes to disband
Colorado study looking at lead levels of children living near airports complete
Airport noise, lead fuel legislation advances and heads for another hearing: HB24-1235 would set up incentives to switch aircraft from lead fuel to unleaded
Rocky Mountain Metro Airport critic Charlene Willey is tired but determined to keep fighting
Northern Colorado cities clash over whether to dissolve airport noise group over lack of progress
Superior eyes possible reforms to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport noise roundtable
Broomfield to depart noise board as pressure on Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport mounts
Boulder County, Superior sue Jefferson County over “touch-and-go” aircraft maneuvers at Rocky Mountain airport : Lawsuit alleges that touch-and-go maneuvers lead to “maximum lead and noise exposure”
Boulder County sues Jefferson County over airport noise and lead pollution concerns
Superior, Boulder County file lawsuit against Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport over noise
Superior, Boulder County file lawsuit over lead-fueled planes at Jefferson County airport
Boulder County is suing Jefferson County over noise and lead falling on its land — and residents — from the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
AG Weiser testimony: Before the House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Govt. on HB24-1235 to Reduce Aviation Impacts on Communities (March 6, 2024)
Boulder’s housing board recommends closing the city’s airport
Airport consultants vow to hire director who will be front-and-center in dealing with the public
Neighbors Cite Lead In Bid To Close Boulder Airport
Neighbors weigh in on airport lawsuit
Could rerouting flights in Boulder County reduce neighborhood noise?
Neighbors sound off on Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
BoCo, briefly: Feb. 1, 2024
Community Editorial Board: Considering JeffCo airport's impacts - Boulder Daily Camera
400 homeowners sue JeffCo over airport’s effect on home prices
After five years at helm, Paul Anslow leaves Colorado’s third-busiest airport in ‘personnel matter’
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport announces elimination of leaded fuel
Jefferson County airport announces full shift to unleaded fuel by 2027 — reducing contamination for neighborhoods - Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport’s neighbors have complained for years about impact of lead
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport to switch to unleaded aviation fuel 3 years ahead of deadline
Northern Colorado group lobbies Congress to speed up transition to unleaded aviation fuel
Neguse Amendment Will Increase Community Collaboration on Aviation Issues
City eyes future possibilities for Boulder airport site
Denver Post Open Forum: Losing sleep under the noisy Colorado sky
Denver Post Editorial: Editorial: Don’t let children near Colorado’s airports suffer the same fate as kids in Flint, Mich. Stop providing leaded gasoline at Colorado’s regional airports
Amid health concerns, community pushes for immediate switch to unleaded aviation fuel at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Residents still have concerns after Centennial Airport becomes first to use unleaded fuel
Residents and Centennial Airport officials disappointed, frustrated at FAA not attending community meeting
Harassment, noise, lead and slow progress top of residents' concerns at RMMA
Greenwood Village residents frustrated with 74% increase in flights overhead: "We can't live like this anymore."
Boulder pushes for end to leaded plane fuel
Centennial Citizen | Residents, Centennial Airport officials ask FAA for feedback regarding noise, safety concerns.
Westminster addresses EPA for leaded fuel at airports
Residents demand changes at Centennial Airport: FAA to review issues with noise, lead, fuel
Rep. Crow & Sens. Bennet & Hickenlooper Press FAA on Noise Complaints Near Centennial Airport
July 23, 2022 | Boulder Airport: Accurate information key to repurposing land
Westminster votes to help fund RMMA noise consultants
Increase In Air Traffic In Northwestern Part Of Denver Metro Area Concerns Some Residents
April 21, 2022 | Boulder Weekly Letters
April 7, 2022 | Noise from above:
Air traffic over Boulder is testing residents, creating tension with airports and pilots—but solutions remain elusive
August 29, 2018 | Neighbors, pilots gather at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport to discuss noise
September 18, 2019 | Residents Upset About Increase In Flights At Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Rocky Mountain Metro neighbors fear strategic plan: Airport wants to develop across 200-acres
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