Resources & Links

FAA Forms

• FAA - Notice of Landing Area Proposal (FAA Form 7480) PDF
  The FAA requires that notice be submitted for those who intend to construct, realign, alter, activate, deactivate or change the public/private use status of an airport. Detailed instructions and other important information are included with this form.

• FAA - Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration (FAA Form 7460) PDF
  The FAA requires that notice be submitted for any construction or alteration of more than 200 ft. AGL, or construction or alterations that would penetrate an airport's imaginary surface as specified under Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 77. This form also applies to any construction on an airport. Additional pertinent information and detailed instructions are included with this form.

State Government

Official Colorado State Website

• Colorado Revised Statutes
  Title 43 - Transportation, Article 10 - Aeronautics Division
• Colorado Legislative Districts & Airport Maps(PDF)

Aircraft Sales/Use Tax Information

How do I know if sales or use tax is due on an aircraft?
Colorado taxes all retail sales of tangible personal property and personal property used, stored, or consumed in the state upon which no sales tax was paid. Absent a specific exemption, sales or use of aircraft in Colorado is subject to sales or use tax. The state does provide an exemption from sales tax for commercial aircraft used in interstate commerce. Commercial aircraft are aircraft carrying freight or passengers on regularly scheduled flights for a fee.

For additional information please contact the aircraft sales tax representative at 303-205-8292 ext. 5290 or visit the Colorado Department of Revenue Taxation Division website.

Aviation Development Zone (ADZ) Tax Credit
A business or any portion of a business that is involved in the maintenance and repair, completion or modification of aircraft located within the boundaries of an airport designated as an Aviation Development Zone may qualify for a state income tax credit of $1,200 per new full-time employee.

The facility must employ ten or more employees and the credit is based on the increase in the average number of aviation zone employees for the tax year over the previous base number. The credit is available to all types of business entities. More information from the Office of Economic Development & International Trade.

Federal Government

• FAA NextGEN Webpage
  The movement to the next generation of aviation is being enabled by a shift to smarter, satellite-based and digital technologies and new procedures that combine to make air travel more convenient, predictable and environmentally friendly.  The FAA has developed an informative webpage that explains in detail the exciting new advancements in the United States air traffic system.
  • FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Quick Guide to FAA Regulations
  • NOAA Aviation Digital Data Service
  • Special Traffic Management Programs (STMP)
  • FAA - Runway Safety
  • FAA Safety Team
• FAA Registry - Aircraft Registration Inquiry:
  Colorado does not require aircraft to be registered with the State. However, all aircraft must be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The above link will direct to you the FAA's aircraft registration page.

• Transportation Research Board - Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Publications
  The mission of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) is to promote innovation and progress in transportation through research.  In an objective and interdisciplinary setting, TRB facilitates the sharing of information on transportation practice and policy by researchers and practitioners; stimulates research and offers research management services that promote technical excellence; provides expert advice on transportation policy and programs; and disseminates research results broadly and encouraged their implementation.

Airport Wildlife Hazards Program - USDA/APHIS Wildlife Services
YouTube Video: Bird Strikes: How to Collect, Ship Remains, and Have Bird Remains Identified

Congressional Research Service
"Financing Airport Improvements" - Updated March 15, 2019

WX Links

Colorado FAA Weather Cameras
NOAA Aviation Digital Data Service
NOAA Aviation Weather Center
FlightPrep.com
Landings Weather Links

Flight Planning

AirNav.com
FLTPlan.com
Special Traffic Management Programs (STMP)

National Associations

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Airline Pilots Association
Experimental Aircraft Association - EAA
International Air Transport Association
Flight Safety International
National Aeronautic Association
Soaring Society of America

Colorado Associations

Colorado Airport Operators Association
Colorado Aviation Business Association
Colorado Aviation Historical Society
Colorado Pilots Association
Colorado 99s
CO South Central Section 99s
Colorado Soaring Pilots

Publications

Aviation Week
FAA Gov Newsroom
Airport Technology
AOPA Pilot Magazine
Plane and Pilot Magazine
Flying Magazine
Southwest Aviator Online

Aviation Fuel Tax

• FYI Booklet - Sales and Use Tax Applicable to Gasoline and Special Fuels
  Colorado imposes a state sales and use tax on the sale of special fuel and aviation jet fuel. The Colorado Department of Revenue is responsible for collecting and administering the state sales and use taxes along with the local sales taxes for all counties, statutory cities and special districts that impose a sales tax. Gasoline is exempt from state sales and use tax. Fuel used as aviation gasoline is exempt from state sales and use tax.

Frequently Asked Question's

How do I open my own airport?

When opening an airport in Colorado there are some steps that must be followed. First you must contact the FAA and fill out and submit a 7480-1 form. The following link will provide some more information on that process. http://www.faa.gov/airports/engineering/open_close_airport/

After the FAA has been contacted, the next step is to contact your local zoning authority. In most cases this will be the county, they will provide any local land use restrictions that might exist.

Although the Colorado Division of Aeronautics is a non-regulatory agency and has no regulations to follow, it is important that all FAA regulations and local rules are followed. Please contact the Division of Aeronautics at 303-512-5250 with any additional questions.

How do I know if sales or use tax is due on an aircraft?

Colorado taxes all retail sales of tangible personal property and personal property used, stored, or consumed in the state upon which no sales tax was paid. Absent a specific exemption, sales or use of
aircraft in Colorado is subject to sales or use tax. The state does provide an exemption from sales tax for commercial aircraft used in interstate commerce. Commercial aircraft are aircraft carrying freight or
passengers on regularly scheduled flights for a fee. Sales tax is remitted on the "Retail Sales Tax Return" (DR 0100) and use tax is remitted on the "Consumer Use Tax Return" (DR 0252).

For additional information please contact the aircraft sales tax representative at 303-205-8292 ext. 5290 or visit the Colorado Department of Revenue Taxation Division website.