Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Board Meeting, Dec. 14, 2000
by Di Freeze

JANUARY 2001

It's settled. Just Plane Fun will be held on May 12. Just Plane Fun was started in 1995, and was held consecutively each year, except in 2000. The community event is a major attraction; the last event drew between 12,000 and 14,000 people.

This year, the attractions will be military and civilian aircraft on static display, a classic car show, up to 150 different commercial and non-profit exhibitors, biplane, acrobatic and helicopter rides, introductory flight training rides, live music, and lots of food.

This year's event will feature over 130,000 square feet of (free) exhibitor space, and will be held on the TAC Air ramp, and on the Denver jetCenter front ramp.

The Peoria/Potomac extension, a project jointly managed between Arapahoe County, Douglas County, and Dove Valley, is a go for the first part of next year. Designs are being finalized and Dove Valley is making final modifications. The extension will be a four-lane roadway, two lanes each direction, with left turn lanes, and without a raised median. The project is scheduled for completion in June or July 2001. The extension, which is an alternative access from E-470, will benefit the airport and businesses in and outside of the airport, both in Douglas County and Arapahoe County, and will relieve traffic on Arapahoe Road.

William Payne, president of the Centennial Airport Business Association, expressed his concern over the deteriorating state of the crosswind runway, and the fact that if it doesn't get repaired soon, it might need to be shut down.

With FAA's continued withholding of funds, it's becoming imperative for Centennial Airport to find other means. Suggestions have been made to form a committee regarding this issue. Payne expressed his concern that CABA be included in this.

010 (degree) Flight tests will soon begin. The tests will be conducted over a period of 60 to 90 days. The tests will be coordinated between the FAA, airport users, Cherry Creek State Park, and the cities of Aurora and Greenwood Village.

If you have any questions regarding the test, please contact the Airport Authority at [email protected] or by calling 303-790-0598. For further information on the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority or about Centennial Airport, visit the website at www.centennial-airport.com