HomeMy WebLinkAbout20241090.tiffApril 29, 2024
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PHONE: 970-400-4200
FAX: 970-336-7233
1150 O STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, CO 80632
Representative Yadira Caraveo
1024 Longworth HOB
Washington, CD 20515
Dear Representative Yadira Caraveo,
I am writing today to express my support for Congressionally Directed Spending to support the Greeley -Weld County
Airport Bravo and Echo (B&E) complex. We would like to thank Congresswoman Caraveo for her support in our
request from last year for this same project. The funding from FY24 will be utilized towards a shovel ready
construction design of the complex.
The Greeley -Weld County Airport is a general aviation airport that serves Greeley, Northern Colorado, and much of
the front range. In the most recent economic study, the airport contributed $125 million in economic impact to the
community and accounted for over four hundred jobs in the area. The airport provides better connectivity, emergency
services, business generation, training opportunities, and further economic benefits for the surrounding region.
Greeley -Weld County Airport also serves the needs of the next generation of pilots by providing a large airport
complex for student pilots to practice at. In fact, many of the Denver metro area flight schools utilize the Greeley -
Weld County Airport for much of their training to avoid the congestion issues found down south. The airport is
currently home to two of its own flight schools as well as fourteen other aeronautical service businesses. As part of
our efforts to continue providing safe and efficient aeronautical services to our community, we have identified the
need for a new taxiway complex (B&E).
The B&E complex would support increased operational efficiency and capabilities for the airport by allowing for
alternative access to our runway systems. The project would open new areas for hangar development, alleviating the
shortage of current buildable area on the airfield. In the design, the airport has identified areas for future manufacturing
sites, with a focus on attracting companies in the alternatively powered aircraft sector. The funding request for this
project is $5,000,000.00 to begin the construction of the first phase of the complex. The funding will result in a direct
and immediate increase in employment, economic output, and sustainable aeronautical growth for the community,
region, and state. Please consider this project as part of your 2025 Congressionally Directed Spending program.
Sincerely,
Kevin D. Ross
Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners
Board Member, Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority
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