Ensuring Our Airport is An Asset

Vance Brand Municipal Airport has long been a part of Longmont, and as our city grows, the realities of its proximity to residential areas are becoming more pronounced. While the airport is a valuable recreational resource, especially for aviation enthusiasts, it also has the potential to disrupt the quality of life for those living nearby. Many Longmont families now call neighborhoods near the airport home, and as housing needs increase, these areas continue to expand.

Jake wants to see the Airport be a place the community can broadly support. That starts with expanded accountability and ensuring residents with concerns are heard.

On specific issues like frequent “touch-and-go” operations, the city should take action to address these concerns in a way that balances the airport's value as a community asset with the needs of residents.

While Jake believes in the potential of Vance Brand Municipal Airport, he also believes that we must prioritize the quality of life for Longmont residents. That's why he advocates for measures that reduce noise, such as encouraging pilots to follow voluntary noise abatement procedures and considering landing fees to discourage excessive touch-and-go operations. These actions can help mitigate the impact on residents while still supporting the airport’s recreational and economic benefits.

Longmont deserves solutions that respect both the recreational value of our airport and the peace and quiet that residents need. It’s time to think about how we use Vance Brand Municipal Airport and the future of our airport to ensure it serves the entire community without compromising quality of life.