Centennial Airport (KAPA) has become the first in Colorado to offer unleaded aviation gas.
The first aircraft to be refueled with 94UL was a 2022 Piper Archer owned by Aspen Flying Club.
Centennial Airport is Getting the Lead Out
The Colorado airport is the first in the state to offer UL94 unleaded aviation gas, it says.
Key Takeaways:
- Centennial Airport (KAPA) is the first airport in Colorado to offer unleaded aviation gas (94UL), with sales beginning immediately.
- The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Board approved this move and provides incentives, including up to $110 reimbursement, for aircraft owners to obtain certifications for 94UL use.
- This transition aligns with the FAA's EAGLE program targeting a nationwide shift to unleaded fuels by 2030 and was a collaborative effort involving airport management, FBOs like jetCenters of Colorado, and flight schools, with 80% of flight school aircraft already compatible.
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