~On Wednesday, August 25th, starting at 10:00 am, Runway 11L/29R will be closed for prescribed burning in preparation for the Air Show. Due to weather, we were unable to complete this on Thursday, August 25th.

This is weather pending and may change at any time. As always, check NOTAM’s for any current information. Please contact Airport Operations with any questions or concerns at 720-352-0395.

Background:
As part of the agreement between Colorado Sport Aviation, Inc. (CSA) and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (RMMA), operations during the event are to continue, as much as possible, on a normal basis for base customers, businesses, tenants and transient traffic. It is recognized that although every effort is made to keep the operations “Normal” there will be some major operational exceptions prior to, during and following the event. The goal for CSA is to promote RMMA and its’ stakeholders to the local community by hosting a Regional Fly-In and Air Show. RMMA’s goal, in return, is to accommodate CSA’s mission and allow modified operations for the same purpose. Below is a summary of these operational modifications.

General:
Transient Aircraft Operations will not be affected aside from airspace restriction in place for the air show. Transient Pilots should review all NOTAMS and TFR’s and should receive a thorough preflight or in flight briefing from Flight Service. Priority handling will be provided to inbound Emergency Aircraft and inbound or outbound Medi-vac Flights ONLY!

All based customers operating at RMMA during the period should check the NOTAM’s for the latest updates and should receive a thorough preflight briefing from Flight Service. Operations will be allowed during the time periods between air space closures.

Normal Tenant Operations during the period may be restricted and/or prohibited. This document will detail some of these restrictions however you should work with Airport Operations personnel if there is any doubt to the procedures in place.

Aircraft Ground Operations:
Beginning Thursday August 26, 2010 Runway 2/20 will be closed to landing and departing aircraft. Taxiway’s Bravo and Charlie, connectors B-2, and B-3 and Runway 2/20 North of Alpha Taxiway will become Non-Movement Areas. On Friday August 27, 2010 Taxiway Alpha will become a Non-Movement area. The FAA Ground controller will provide advisories to all inbound and outbound aircraft in their designated areas. The Pilot will be advised to monitor Ramp Tower for Parking or FAA Tower for departure.

The PILOT-IN-COMMAND has full responsibility for the safe operation of his/her aircraft in designated Non-Movement areas. Ground control is still available to help resolve conflicts and provide taxi assistance.

Ramp Tower:
CSA and FAA will staff and operate a “Ramp Tower” at the intersection of Alpha and Runway 2/20 from Friday August 27, 2010 through Sunday August 29, 2010. The ramp tower will be staffed by competent and knowledgeable individuals who volunteer their time to help move fly-in traffic in a safe and efficient manner. The ramp tower is tasked with assisting arriving and departing aircraft to and from the designated event parking areas. Inbound aircraft will be advised to monitor ramp tower for movement in their designated area. Outbound aircraft, including those based in the designated event areas will contact ramp tower for taxi instructions to depart the parking areas north of Alpha. The ramp tower is in direct communications with the FAA control tower and will hand off outbound traffic to the FAA Ground Controller once the aircraft leaves their area.

Airborne Operations:
During the event all arriving and departing VFR aircraft are required to adhere to the published special arrival and departure procedures as outlined in the NOTAM. This NOTAM can be found on the event website at www.cosportaviation.org/pilot.html VFR arrivals are expected to see and avoid all other airborne traffic in the area. IFR arrivals and Departures should utilize normal procedures.

Tenant Operations:
Tenants operating aircraft during the event should be aware of the high number of non-base aircraft that will be operating both on the ground and in the air. Provide every courtesy to these aircraft and when in doubt yield the right of way to them. This is your airport and you are an ambassador. CSA has made every attempt to provide based customers with access to the runway so they can operate during the event. Normal operations will allow outbound traffic flow on Taxiway Bravo and inbound traffic flow on Taxiway Charlie.

Tenant Access:
RMMA and many based customers have given up space to accommodate this event. Much of this space is frequently used by tenants, pilots and students for their day to day needs. During the event however, much of this area has been restricted. Access is by paid admission only. If you are a tenant with a vendor booth at the event it is imperative that you utilize the designated entry and exit points for Vendors. This point is located on the North end of the Maintenance building and is staffed by CSA volunteers. Tenants have unrestricted access to their place of business or hangar. However, you should be advised that access to those areas may be rerouted or may be restricted and managed by volunteers tasked with keeping the general public out of YOUR areas. Please be courteous and patient with these volunteers. They are only doing their job. Should any conflicts arise please contact airport operations personnel.

Personal Vehicles and Pedestrian Access:
Personal vehicles such as Golf Carts, Motor Scooters, Gators, etc. are not allowed in the event area without the express written consent of both CSA and RMMA. If access is required for your business please contact Airport Operations for information.

Tenant Pedestrian access to the event is prohibited at all areas except at one of the two main gates. These gates are located on either side of Hangar B-4 (Journeys). Pedestrian traffic is specifically prohibited between the East Hangars and the terminal building on the ramp.
Denver Air Center will be operational during this event. Violation of any of these restrictions could result in a loss of your airport access privileges.
CSA volunteers and the Jefferson County Sheriff will be on site to monitor the event perimeter. Please be aware that these volunteers do not know who you are and will advise authorities of your presence.

Hangar Events:
Hangar events are not restricted or prohibited during the event. The tenant of record will be fully responsible for the behavior and conduct of their guests and will comply with all airport rules governing the use of their hangar.

Miscellaneous:
This event is your opportunity to help support and promote RMMA and the future success and development of the airport. Please do your part to help make the 2010 Fly-In and Air Show a complete success by learning and adhering to the operational changes for the event. If you have any questions please contact Airport Operation for further information or explanation.

Special Frequencies in Use during the Event:

Arrival 127.72
Ramp Tower 120.42

Summary:

Thurs. August 26, 2010 – Sun. August 29, 2010: Taxiways B, C, B-2 & B-3 Non-Movement

Fri. August 27, 2010 – Sun. August 29, 2010: Taxiway A Non-Movement

Ramp Tower Operations: Friday August 27, 2010 – Sunday August 29, 2010

Special Arrival and Dep. Procedures: Friday August 27, 2010 – Sunday August 29, 2010

Tenant Restrictions in effect: Thursday August 26, 2010 – Sunday August 29, 2010

Closure Times:

Friday August 27, 2010: 1230 MDT – 1630 MDT with periodic arrival and departure windows. Check with Ground Control for details.

Saturday August 28, 2010: 1000 MDT – 1200 MDT, 1400 MDT – 1630 MDT, 1730 MDT – 1900 MDT Closed for Fireworks and other Special Events 2010 MDT – 2100 MDT

Sunday August 29, 2010: 1000 MDT – 1200 MDT, 1400 MDT – 1630 MDT,

Airport Operations: 720-352-0395
Event Website: www.cosportaviation.org

Sincerely,

Eric Moffitt
CSA Event Operations Director

Brett Miller
RMMA Operations Manager

Heritage Golf Course at Westmoor
September 17, 2010

The Annual Rocky Mountain Metro Airport Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, September 17th at 2:00 pm. It will be held at the Heritage Golf Course, just south of the airport. The cost is $75.00 per person, which includes lunch, drinks, range balls, 18-holes of golf, and a cart. Prizes are awarded for closest to the pin, longest drive, and to the teams with the highest and lowest scorecards. Don't miss out on this event; it is always a great time. Sign up soon! Call airport administration at 303-271-4850 for more information or for sponsorship opportunities.

~On Thursday, August 19th, starting at 4:00 pm, Runway 11L/29R will be closed for prescribed burning in preparation for the Air Show.

This is weather pending and may change at any time. As always, check NOTAM’s for any current information. Please contact Airport Operations with any questions or concerns at 720-352-0395.

~On Sunday, August 15th, there will be a 10 min PPR (prior permission request to common traffic advisory frequency 118.6) on Runway 11L/29R from 10:00 pm until 6:00 am to complete mowing operations.

~On Monday, August 16th, Runway 11R/29L will be closed from 10:00 pm until 6:00 am to complete mowing operations.

Please use caution for personnel and equipment operating adjacent to Taxiway Alpha during these times. This is weather pending and may change at any time. As always, check NOTAM’s for any current information. Please contact Jeff Dewey with any questions at 303-271-4865.

Learn about advocacy efforts to win funding for U.S. 36 transportation improvements including a corridor-wide commuter bikeway, bus rapid transit improvements and HOV/HOT lanes. Plus, get all the resources you need to save money and reduce stress by using clean commute options to work.

Get the latest information on the RTD FasTracks program, metro-Denver’s voter-approved 122-mile transit expansion project.

Learn more about 36 Commuter CASH, the innovative program to reduce traffic congestion on U.S. 36 and the Diagonal Highway. The program pays U.S. 36 and Diagonal Highway commuters who currently drive solo to work when they “make the switch” to a clean commute option such as bicycling, carpooling, riding transit, vanpooling, teleworking and walking. Participants can earn $2/day, as much as $75 in a 60-day pledge period.

Please RSVP by Friday, July 30 to Carissa Shea at cshea@flyRMMA.com or 303.271.4850 to place your food order.

Media Release
Stans, July 15, 2010

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd announced today that it has completed the delivery of the 1000th PC-12 at a special ceremony at its wholly owned subsidiary Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd in Broomfield, Colorado.

Oscar J. Schwenk, Chairman and CEO of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, marking the significance of the occasion, said “The traditional Pilatus qualities of high performance, rugged durability, versatility, and superior operation economics have been the foundation of every PC-12 we build. Today’s PC-12 NG, represented by the 1000th example here, is generations ahead of the first one Pilatus delivered back in 1994. But it still holds to these same principles that have made the PC-12 program such a great success.”

The milestone aircraft was handed over to its new owner, Mr. David Fountain from Halifax, Nova Scotia, who is now a three-time PC-12 owner. A private investor by trade, he plans to fly his new PC-12 himself as he had with his two previous PC-12s. He purchased all three aircraft from V. Kelner Pilatus Center, the exclusive Pilatus Sales and Service Center for Canada located in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Having a record year in 2009 with 100 PC-12 NG deliveries, Pilatus celebrated the delivery of the 900th PC-12 just last year. Since its introduction in 1994, the PC-12 has steadily grown in sales and success to become one of the top selling turbine-powered business aircraft in the world.

The versatile PC-12 performs many roles worldwide, including executive transport, commuter, air ambulance, police and border surveillance, cargo, incident response, military liaison, and regional airliner. The PC-12 fleet has amassed more than 2.6 million flight hours of operating experience, including thousands of hours in some of the harshest environments.

“There is no other aircraft in the world like the PC-12” said Mr. Fountain. “The size, speed, range, and the Swiss quality of the aircraft are exceptional, and it is a joy to fly.”

~On Sunday, July 11th, there will be a 10 min PPR (prior permission request to common traffic advisory frequency 118.6) on Runway 11L/29R from 10:00 pm until 6:00 am in order to complete mowing operations.

~On Monday, July 12th, Runway 11R/29L will be closed from 10:00 pm until 6:00 am in order to complete mowing operations.

Please use caution for personnel and equipment operating during these times. The above closures are weather pending and subject to change. As always, check NOTAM’s for any current information. Please contact Jeff Dewey with any questions at 303-271-4865.

~On Thursday, July 1st and Friday, July 2nd, there will be intermittent closures on taxiway connectors Alpha 1 and Alpha 17 from 7:00 am until 3:30 pm in order to complete airfield maintenance. This portion of the project is NOT weather pending.

~Starting on Wednesday, July 7th through Friday July 9th, there will be intermittent closures each day on taxiway connectors Alpha 1 and Alpha 17 from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm in order to complete airfield maintenance. This portion of the project is weather pending.

The airport will try its best to accommodate all aircraft and keep closures to a minimum. These closures are necessary in order to apply new Surface Painted Hold Signs. Please use caution for personnel and equipment operating during these times. As always, check NOTAM’s for any current information. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Jeff Dewey at 303-271-4865.

On Wednesday, June 30th, Runway 11R/29L and Runway 2/20 will be closed from 5:00 am until 6:00 pm in order to complete painting. Runway 2/20 will be available for helicopter operations and taxiing north of Runway 11L/29R.

Please use caution for personnel and equipment operating during these times. The above closures are weather pending and subject to change. As always, check NOTAM’s for any current information. Please contact Jeff Dewey with any questions at 303-271-4865.

*Coming to Metro – July 7-9*

The Collings Foundation is bringing the Wings of Freedom Tour, which showcases three fully restored WWII Bomber Aircraft, to the Metro Airport Terminal ramp on July 7th to 9th. These aircraft are the 1944 vintage Consolidate B-24J Liberator, the Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress “Nine-O-Nine” and the TP-51C “Betty Jane” Mustang.

The "Wings of Freedom Tour" has two goals: to honor our veterans--recognizing their sacrifices so we may enjoy our freedom; and to educate the visitors, especially younger Americans, about our national history and heritage. The Foundation encourages people to tour the planes, talk to the veterans who come to visit the aircraft, and participate in a "flight experience”. In nineteen years, the tour has made more than 2,172 visits to airports across the United States and Alaska. While the exact number of visitors is difficult to gauge, it is estimated that between 3 and 4 million people see these warbirds annually.

Walk through tours of all the aircraft are $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. WWII Veterans get into the ground tours at no charge. Flight experiences donation are $425 per person aboard the B-17 or B-24. Flight training in the P-51 is $2200 for a half hour flight and $3200 for a full hour. All participants will get the chance to feel what it was like to fly one of the most legendary fighters of WWII.

For more information visit the Collings Foundation online at collingsfoundation.org.

The closure of Runway 11R/29L scheduled for Thursday, June 17th has been canceled due to upcoming weather. Further notice will be sent out upon rescheduling. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please contact Jeff Dewey with any questions or concerns at 303-271-4865.

Runway Closure
~On Thursday, June 17th, Runway 11R/29L will be closed from 5:30 am until 6:00 pm in order to complete painting. Taxiway Delta will remain available for helicopter operations.

Mowing Operations rescheduled due to weather
~On Sunday, June 20th, there will be a 10 min PPR (prior permission request to common traffic advisory frequency 118.6) on Runway 11L/29R from 10:00 pm until 6:00 am in order to complete mowing operations.

~On Monday, June 21st, Runway 11R/29L will be closed from 10:00 pm until 6:00 am in order to complete mowing operations.

Please use caution for personnel and equipment operating during these times. All mowing operations and runway closures for painting are weather pending and subject to change. As always, check NOTAM’s for any current information. Please contact Jeff Dewey with any questions at 303-271-4865.

~On Sunday, June 13th, there will be a 10 min PPR (prior permission request to common traffic advisory frequency 118.6) on Runway 11L/29R from 10:00 pm until 6:00 am to complete mowing operations.

~On Monday, June 14th, Runway 11R/29L will be closed from 10:00 pm until 6:00 am to complete mowing operations.

Please use caution for personnel and equipment operating during this time. This is weather pending and may change at any time. As always, check NOTAM’s for any current information. Please contact Jeff Dewey with any questions at 303-271-4865.

Saturday, June 5th, 2010
6:00 am to 12:00 noon

The Jeffco Aviation Association (JAA) is hosting their annual Fly-In event on Saturday, June 5th from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm. Trophies will be awarded for classic, warbirds, contemporary, antiques, homebuilts and special interest categories. The Runway Grill will be serving breakfast during that time. Bring out your aircraft as this is a great opportunity to meet some of your neighbors and enjoy the beautiful views at our Metro Airport. Contact Daril at 303-423-9846 for more information.

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