Big Sky.
Simple Runway.
Platte Valley Airpark is a cozy GA outpost that feels like the Front Range's backyard runway. Imagine prairie grass brushing the fence line, a big Colorado sky overhead, and pattern work that comes with a side of “mind the density altitude.”
On a bluebird day, you'll see trainers, taildraggers, and weekend experimentals sharing the circuit, with hangar doors rolled open and the smell of avgas faint on the breeze. It's the kind of place where you wave on downwind, swap a story on the ramp, and somehow leave with three new friends and a tip about the smoothest air at sunrise.
Quintessential Colorado GA.
Bluebird Days
Sunrise departures that paint the Platte River like polished chrome. Colorado delivers the kind of flying weather that makes you forget the rest of the world.
Casual Fly-Ins
Coffee that tastes better after a short hop, ramp stories that run long, and landings that reward good crosswind feet. Friendly, unpretentious, real.
Front Range Flying
Clear lines of sight, foothills sightseeing, and the kind of open air that makes you point the spinner west just because you can.
Simple. Sunny.
Just the Right Amount of Scrappy.
Keep an eye on the winds, watch your climb rates when the air gets toasty, and enjoy the clear lines of sight that make sightseeing a treat.
Whether you're logging touch-and-goes or pointing the spinner toward the foothills, 18V delivers the quintessential Colorado GA vibe: simple, sunny, and just the right amount of scrappy.
Latest from the Front Range.
News and updates from Colorado airports and aviation organizations. Updated weekly.
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Runway Expansion Complete
KBJC completes major runway safety area improvements, enhancing operations for the Front Range's busiest general aviation airport. New taxiway lighting and signage upgrades improve all-weather capability.
Centennial Airport Reports Record Traffic Growth
KAPA sees continued growth in business aviation and flight training operations. The airport remains one of the nation's busiest general aviation facilities, serving the Denver metro area.
CAB Announces $12M in Airport Improvement Grants
The Colorado Aeronautical Board approves funding for runway maintenance, hangar development, and safety improvements at airports statewide. Front Range facilities receive significant allocations.
Greeley-Weld County Airport Welcomes New FBO Services
KGXY expands services with new fixed-base operator offering fuel, maintenance, and hangar space. The airport continues to serve northern Colorado's growing aviation community.
Erie Municipal Airport Celebrates Community Fly-In
KEIK hosts successful community aviation day, showcasing local aircraft and introducing residents to general aviation. The event highlights the airport's role in Erie's growing economy.
Fly In Sometime.
Platte Valley Airpark — where the runway meets the prairie and every landing comes with a Colorado sunset on the house.