Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Announces Ambitious Plans for a Lead-Free Future

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is looking to transition to offering only unleaded aviation fuel three years before the FAA’s 2030 deadline.

Thursday, October 05, 2023 at 10:03 PM ET

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More frequently used by general aviation traffic, Rocky Mountain Metro Airport offers parallel runways and multiple FBOs. [Courtesy: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport/ Matt Beyer]

Key Takeaways:

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) is proactively transitioning to unleaded aviation fuel, with UL94 adoption by Fall 2024 and full 100UL availability within two to three years.
This accelerated timeline is significantly ahead of the FAA's 2030 deadline and is a direct response to community health concerns regarding lead exposure from piston aircraft.
KBJC aims to be the first airport in Colorado to fully switch to unleaded fuel, demonstrating its commitment to environmental innovation and community well-being.

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In response to community concerns over lead exposure from piston aircraft, the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) in Broomfield, Colorado, has announced ambitious plans to transition to unleaded fuel three years ahead of the FAA’s deadline.

In unveiling its intent, KBJC said it is already in the process of transitioning to UL94 unleaded aviation gasoline with a completion goal of fall2024. Additionally, as 100UL becomes more widely available, KBJC said it will “proactively and fully” transition to 100UL in the next two to three years—well ahead of the FAA’s 2030 deadline.

Amelia Walsh

Amelia Walsh is a private pilot who enjoys flying her family’s Columbia 350. She is based in Colorado and loves all things outdoors including skiing, hiking, and camping.