By Dave Elliott, airport manager
This year looks to be a big year for Front Range aviation as we celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday and Colorado’s 150th anniversary. Colorado’s airports will be holding a number of public events. The following events are currently scheduled:
April 18: Wings & Wheels:Pueblo Weisbrod Air Museum (PUB): Wings & Wheels Car Show – Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
Aug. 1: Colorado Airshow: Rocky Mountain Metro (BJC): Mile High 150 Expo – August 1, 2026
Sept 19-20: Pikes Peak Airshow: Colorado Springs Airport (COS): Pikes Peak Regional Airshow 2026 | Colorado’s Premier Air Show – Visit Colorado Springs
Meadow Lake Airport is planning to have five open house events this summer on the third Saturday of each month. The displays will be held on the special events ramp at the Meadow Lake Activities Center (west side of the airport off Blue Gill Drive, across from Smith Farmer’s Market). We invite the Falcon community to join us!
Each month will highlight a different aspect of Meadow Lake’s contribution to the Colorado Aviation System and the economic benefit to the Falcon community and El Paso County. Save the date. Detailed information will be published in this column each month prior to the specific event: (Save the dates.)
May 16: National Learn to Fly Day
June 20: Public Service aircraft
July 18: Home Builders
Aug 15: Wings & Wheels of Falcon
Sep 19: EAA Chapter 72 Fly-In Pancake Breakfast
Meadow Lake is committed to remaining a community-friendly “grass roots” general aviation airport. Additional information about Meadow Lake’s economic impact can be found at: https:///wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FLY_Meadow-Lake-1.pdf
Meadow Lake Flight Center
13775 Judge Orr Road
This year brings a reconstruction of the public aircraft parking ramp, using FAA and CDOT funding (with a local match). This parking/tie-down ramp is used by visiting aircraft and aircraft waiting for an opening in the 450 hangar units at Meadow Lake. Note: The annual Based Aircraft Inventory at the end of 2025 showed a slight increase to 479 based aircraft at Meadow Lake.
Meadow Lake Activities Center
13550 Piper Lane
EAA Chapter 72 is restarting their annual Young Eagles program on March 14. Volunteers fly youth (ages 8-17) for free on 15 minute introductory flights on the second Saturday each month — March-November (weather permitting) March-November. Reservations can be made online at http://www.EAA72.org
Falcon AeroLab continues to grow their aviation STEM program for youth: https://www.falconaerolab.org
Meadow Lake Soaring Center
north end of Pfost Road
High Flights Soaring Club, Soaring Eagle Foundation and Falcon AeroLab are expanding their glider and soaring programs. “Discovery Flights” with High Flights are available for purchase at https://highflights.com .
