Boulder Municipal Airport
Boulder City Council approves FAA grant application, deepening its commitment to city airport
The city is applying for about $140,000 in federal money for a pavement maintenance project. It deepens Boulder’s commitment to the airport
Boulder Planning Board chair cleared in complaints over airport advocacy
A special counsel found that Laura Kaplan’s advocacy for closing Boulder Municipal Airport did not violate the city’s code of conduct.
Boulder Airport celebrates launch of unleaded aviation fuel
Boulder is the third airport in Colorado to offer the cleaner-burning fuel, with officials hoping it will accelerate a transition away from leaded gasoline.
Boulder airport begins offering unleaded fuel, but not all planes can make the switch
The change marks the beginning of a transition away from toxic leaded fuel, though it could remain available at the airport for years.
Boulder airport lead pollution emerges as sticking point in land-use plan
The Planning Board approved language acknowledging lead and other impacts on nearby communities. The city council rejected it.
Boulder Planning Board chair named in code of conduct complaint over airport advocacy
A former Boulder councilmember says Laura Kaplan’s advocacy for closing the municipal airport creates an appearance of partiality.
Boulder City Council to revisit airport’s future at public hearing after contentious vote
The hearing could reopen debate over whether Boulder should commit to operating the airport indefinitely and accept obligations tied to federal funding.
Boulder City Council to consider accepting federal money for city airport, rekindling debate over its future
Accepting federal funding would ease maintenance costs and challenges, but could close the door on repurposing the land for housing.
Boulder City Council moves to keep airport open indefinitely, limiting future housing options
Boulder City Council directed officials to draft a resolution, deciding one of the city’s most contentious issues through an informal vote.
Boulder drops lawsuit against FAA following unfavorable federal court ruling
The decision likely means the airport will continue operating for the foreseeable future, though its long-term fate remains uncertain.