The general assembly hereby declares that there exists a need to promote the safe operation and accessibility of general aviation and intrastate commercial aviation in this state; that improvement of general aviation and intrastate commercial aviation transportation facilities will promote diversified economic development across the state; and that accessibility to airport facilities for residents of […]
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Aircraft” means any FAA-certificated vehicle used or designed for aviation or flight in the air. “Airport” means any area of land or water which is used or intended for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, any appurtenant areas which are used or intended for airport […]
There is hereby created, in the department of transportation, the aeronautics division. The division shall provide support for the Colorado aeronautical board in fulfilling its duties. The duties of the division shall also include, but not be limited to, the following: Providing administrative support to the board in the distribution of moneys credited to the […]
The division shall be under the jurisdiction of the Colorado aeronautical board, which board is hereby created. The board shall consist of seven members. The initial members of the board shall be the members of the Colorado aeronautical board as such existed in the department of military and veterans affairs prior to July 1, 1991, […]
The board has the following duties: To advise the director on aviation matters; To establish procedures for the administration and distribution of moneys credited to the aviation fund created in section 43-10-109, for aviation purposes at public airports, commercial service airports, and reliever airports, as defined in 49 U.S.C. sec. 47102, in this state; To […]
The board has power to: Acquire by gift, transfer, devise, or eminent domain such land which, in the opinion of the board, poses or may pose a potential hazard to navigable airspace. In determining whether land or any structure thereon poses a hazard to navigable airspace, the board shall use as a guide any applicable […]
The office of director of the division is hereby created. Any other provision of the law to the contrary notwithstanding, the board, with the consent of the executive director, shall appoint the director, who shall possess such qualifications as may be established by the board and the state personnel board. The director shall oversee the […]
In order to support and improve the state aviation system, there is hereby established the state aviation system grant program. The grant program shall be implemented and administered by the division and the board in accordance with the provisions of this section. Any entity operating an FAA-designated public-use airport may apply to the division for […]
There is hereby created in the state treasury a fund to be known as the aviation fund, referred to in this article 10 as the “fund”, which consists of all revenues credited thereto pursuant to section 39-27-112 (2)(b) and all revenues credited thereto in accordance with subsection (2) of this section within the total revenues […]
In accordance with section 18 of article X of the Colorado constitution, moneys in the fund shall be used exclusively for aviation purposes. Repealed. The board shall transfer from the fund, on a monthly basis, to the airport operating fund of the governmental or airport entity operating the FAA-designated public-use airport an amount equal to […]
The city and county of Denver shall convey at a reasonable cost unneeded airport-related equipment to the division for equitable distribution to other governmental entities operating airports in this state. Source: L. 91, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire section added, p. 6, § 8, effective July 1. L. 2009: Entire section amended, (HB 09-1066), ch. 82, […]
The gasoline tax imposed pursuant to section 39-27-102 (1)(a)(IV)(A), C.R.S., is imposed in lieu of personal property tax on the aircraft, except as otherwise provided in article 4 of title 39, C.R.S. Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1050, § 3, effective July 1.
Any governmental entity which operates an airport providing access to the public is authorized to impose a fuel flowage fee at such airport. Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1051, § 3, effective July 1.
The general assembly hereby declares commercial service airports, public airports, reliever airports, as defined in 49 U.S.C. sec. 47102, and the land areas surrounding such airports, as defined in 14 CFR part 77, to be a matter of state interest as provided in article 65.1 of title 24, C.R.S. Governmental entities with zoning and building […]
It is unlawful for any person, firm, association, or corporation in this state to knowingly possess an aircraft that is not registered in accordance with the regulations of the federal aviation administration contained in Title 14, chapter 1, parts 47-49 of the Code of Federal Regulations in effect on July 1, 1988. It is unlawful […]
The board shall submit annually the proposed budget for the division to the transportation commission for the commission’s review and, with respect to moneys that are to be allocated for administrative costs, the commission’s approval and allocation. The commission shall examine the division’s proposed budget and make recommendations based on the comprehensive statewide transportation plan […]
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: “Height” means the distance from the original grade at the base of a tower to the highest point of the tower. “Tower” means a structure that is either self-standing or supported by guy wires and ground anchors, is smaller than six feet in diameter at […]
