Northern Colorado Airport's $20.6M Runway Expansion Begins Next Month
Northern Colorado Regional Airport is set to begin a major runway expansion next month. The project will widen Runway 15/33, the airport’s main north-south strip, at a cost of around $20.6 million. Funding comes largely from federal sources, including FAA aviation grants and infrastructure programmes. The airport, jointly owned by Fort Collins and Loveland, has seen steady growth in recent years. The widening project has attracted attention from pilots, airport businesses and local residents, all keen to understand its effects on daily operations and long-term development.
Plans have been adjusted to minimise disruptions during construction. An FAA-mandated Safety Risk Management review has already assessed potential hazards and outlined mitigation steps for each phase. Work is expected to start in early June, running through the summer and into autumn.
Funding for the project is strictly allocated to runway improvements. Rules prevent the money from being used for any other airport or non-airport purposes. The expansion aims to support the airport’s increasing traffic and future needs. With federal backing and revised construction plans, officials expect the work to proceed with limited interference to flights. The completed runway will provide upgraded capacity for years to come.
