HomeMy WebLinkAbout20251198.tiffApril 28, 2025
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
(970) 400-4200
1150 O St., P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
The Honorable Gabe Evans
1229 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congressman Evans,
I am writing on behalf of the Weld County Board of Commissioners to express our support for
Community Project Funding for the Taxiway Bravo and Echo (B&E) Complex Stage II construction at
the Greeley -Weld County Airport. Design of the complex has been completed allowing for shovel
ready construction stages. Construction of the first stage of the project, funded locally by the City of
Greeley and Weld County, is scheduled to begin in May 2025. The Airport is now requesting funding
to move forward with Stage II construction.
Greeley -Weld County Airport (GXY) is a vital regional airport supporting Greeley, Weld County, and
the State of Colorado. According to the 2025 Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study, the airport
generates $154 million in annual business revenues, supports 1,067 jobs, and contributes $88.1 million
in value added economic impact. The airport provides critical services such as flight training,
business aviation, emergency response, agricultural aerial operations, and global aircraft
maintenance, while offering a less congested alternative to the Denver metro airports.
This project will enhance operational flexibility by providing alternative access to both primary
runways (17/35 and 10/28), allowing aircraft to move between airfield surfaces more effectively
improving airfield safety and efficiency. It will also be essential for maintaining uninterrupted
operations during future runway and taxiway rehabilitation projects. The area adjacent to the
project will be opened to new areas for hangar and business development, helping address the
shortage of hangar space across the front range, and supporting the airport's efforts to attract
aeronautical users and increase employment in the region.
The Greeley -Weld Airport is requesting $3,500,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 funding to begin Stage II
construction, specifically building the Taxiway Bravo extension, Bravo 1 connector, and the
connection to Taxiway Echo. This investment will create immediate construction jobs, expand
business opportunities, and lay the foundation for sustainable economic and aeronautical growth at
the airport.
The Weld County Board of Commissioners supports this request from the Greeley -Weld Airport and
respectfully urges you to award Greeley this request.
Sincerely,
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Perry L. 6bck
Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners
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