Greeley’s Ambitious Plan to Become Colorado’s Third Major Airport

City officials envision transforming the rural airport into a thriving commercial Part 139 facility and corporate aviation center.

Arya Karnik

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 12:01 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The city of Greeley plans to transform Greeley-Weld County Airport (KGXY) into a commercial facility, seeking FAA Part 139 certification for scheduled passenger service and increased corporate activity.
The airport is uniquely positioned with a 10,000-foot runway, is currently profitable as a general aviation facility, and projects significant growth, benefiting from major corporate interest and its lack of capacity constraints compared to other regional airports.
Greeley envisions KGXY as a key "primary ancillary airport" for the northern Front Range, with plans to engage commercial carriers and explore innovative solutions like remote ATC towers to support its ambitious expansion.

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The city of Greeley is setting its sights on transforming the Greeley-Weld County Airport (KGXY) into a commercial facility in a bold move that could reshape air travel in northern Colorado.

With plans to pursue Part 139 certification from the FAA, city officials are laying the groundwork for scheduled passenger service and increased corporate activity. This ambitious vision aims to position Greeley as a key gateway to the Front Range.