Colorado Division of Aeronautics

The mission of the CDOT Division of Aeronautics is to support Colorado's multi-modal transportation system by advancing a safe, efficient, and effective statewide aviation system through collaboration, investment, and advocacy.
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Aims Community College Professor of Aviation, Bill Standerfer, flies his 1973 Beechcraft Baron against the dramatic backdrop of the 14,259-foot summit of Longs Peak. Photo by Shahn G. Sederberg

Our Mission

The mission of the CDOT Division of Aeronautics is to support Colorado's multi-modal transportation system by advancing a safe, efficient, and effective statewide aviation system through collaboration, investment, and advocacy.


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2024 Annual Report

This comprehensive report details the Colorado Division of Aeronautics’ financial performance related to the Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant Program and aviation fuel tax disbursements to Colorado public-use airports. It also provides in-depth information on other key aviation initiatives administered by the Division, including the State Infrastructure Bank, the Airport Capital Improvement Program, the Alternatively Powered Aircraft Infrastructure Study, the Transition to Unleaded Aviation Fuels, and the Colorado Mountain AWOS and Weather Camera Program.