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Colorado Air and Space Port: An Economic Powerhouse Driving Innovation and Growth in Adams County and Beyond

Not only is Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) classified as a National General Aviation Reliever Airport with over 500 based aircraft and 126,000 operations in 2024, it's also an FAA-licensed Horizontal Launch Spaceport and is delivering real economic results.

According to the latest Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study, CASP generated a staggering $213 million in total business revenues in 2023, supporting over 1,000 jobs and contributing $130.4 million in value to the state’s economy. 

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Colorado Air and Space Port Achieves National Airport Designation

Elevated Status in FAA Classification Positions Airport for Future Growth and Funding Opportunities

Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is proud to announce its new designation as a National General Aviation Airport, the highest classification in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). This significant achievement reflects the airport's increasing activity, infrastructure, and regional importance in aviation.

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Registration for Go For Launch! Denver is now open!

Kids - are you ready to turn your STEM ideas into a space mission? Registration for Go For Launch! Denver is now open!

Head to Colorado Air and Space Port, 5200 Front Range Pkwy., Watkins, the weekend of April 26-27, 2025, to spend time with astronauts and STEM experts working on hands-on projects that could literally fly to space. Compete with friends, push your creativity, and see if your idea is the one that launches to the International Space Station!

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CASP Holds Final Fly-In Event on Saturday, June 29

As part of Colorado Air and Space Port's (CASP) 40th anniversary celebration, join us for our final Fly-In event this year on Saturday, June 29, 8-11 a.m., at the CASP terminal, 5200 Front Range Pkwy., Watkins.

Chow down on some good ol' pancakes, mingle with community members, and see some beautiful airplanes while enjoying fuel discounts during the event. Activities include:

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CASP Holds Fly-In Event on Saturday, May 25

As part of Colorado Air and Space Port's (CASP) 40th anniversary celebration, join us for a Fly-In event on Saturday, May 25, 8-11 a.m., at the CASP terminal, 5200 Front Range Pkwy., Watkins.

Chow down on some good ol' pancakes, mingle with community members, and see some beautiful airplanes while enjoying fuel discounts during the event. Activities include:

Colorado Air and Space Port Receives State Grant to Rehabilitate Ramp and Taxiway Areas

Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is receiving a $500,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Aeronautics Division to perform pavement rehabilitation work on some of CASP’s most heavily used taxiways and ramp areas. Adams County is providing $55,555 as the local grant match toward the work with a total project cost of $555,555 in a 90/10 partnership.

On Tuesday, March 26, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) applauded the grant in Public Hearing.