Northern Colorado Regional Airport

What Northern Colorado Regional Airport does

Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) is a municipally owned regional airport jointly governed by the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland, Colorado, and operated as a department of the City of Loveland. Founded in 1963 with operations commencing in 1964, FNL operates a 1,050-acre facility featuring an 8,500-foot runway capable of handling aircraft up to the Boeing 757, a full parallel taxiway, an air traffic control tower, and precision navigation aids (ILS for Runway 33, VOR/DME, RNAV approach, high-intensity runway lighting, MALSR, REIL, PAPI). It is one of only 12-14 commercially certified airports in Colorado, supports 245 based aircraft, and provides U.S. Customs services by appointment.

The airport generates revenue through a diversified mix of streams: landing fees (managed by Vector Airport Systems via PLANEPASS), hangar and tie-down leasing, terminal concessions (rental car services, parking transitioning from free to paid in Spring 2026), annual on-airport business licenses ($300/year), and aviation services delivered by third-party tenants (fuel, maintenance, avionics, flight instruction, charter). Its customer base spans Northern Colorado leisure travelers visiting Rocky Mountain National Park and regional attractions, general aviation pilots and operators, on-airport aviation businesses (JetCenter FBO, four flight schools, multiple maintenance providers), and commercial charter passengers on Sun Country Airlines flights to Laughlin and Reno. A $20.7M Runway 15-33 Widening Project is currently underway under FAA Safety Risk Management oversight.

Operationally, FNL maintains a lean staff of approximately 6 personnel (Airport Director, Operations & Maintenance Manager and Lead, Planning & Development Specialist, Airport Administrator, and Project Manager) and is supported by a network of partners including the FAA, CDOT Aeronautics, the Colorado Airport Operators Association, FNL Pilot Association, Civil Air Patrol, and EAA Chapter 515, alongside ground transportation providers Groome and Landline offering shuttle service to Denver International Airport. Marketing is conducted through the flynoco.com website, Facebook, and regional tourism partnerships. The Airport Commission, which previously provided joint governance, was decommissioned in October 2025, consolidating oversight under the City of Loveland.

Name

Northern Colorado Regional Airport

Legal name

Northern Colorado Regional Airport

Website

https://flynoco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Northern Colorado Regional Airport is a municipally owned regional airport jointly governed by the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland, operating a 1,050-acre facility with an 8,500-foot runway to serve general aviation tenants, charter passengers, and travelers visiting Rocky Mountain National Park and Northern Colorado.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Airport Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

Keywords

• Regional airport services
• General aviation operations
• Vacation charter flights
• Fixed base operator services
• Airport terminal facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Loveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Landing Fees: Landing fees managed by Vector Airport Systems via PLANEPASS service. Touch and go operations are exempt from landing fees. Monthly invoicing to aircraft responsible parties.
2. Hangar and Tie-Down Leasing: Hangar space and tie-down leasing for based aircraft. Operators include Discovery Air Aviation (hangar operator) and JetCenter (FBO).
3. Terminal Services and Concessions: Rental car services (Avis, Budget), terminal parking, and other passenger services at the terminal building.
4. Business Licenses: Annual business license fee of $300 per year for on-airport businesses.
5. Aviation Business Services: Fuel sales, flight instruction, aircraft maintenance, avionics services, and charter services provided by on-airport businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Northern Colorado Regional Airport operates a 1,050-acre regional airport facility with an 8,500-foot runway providing commercial charter service, general aviation support, terminal facilities, and on-airport aviation businesses. Core services include vacation charter flights to Nevada destinations, full-service Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services via JetCenter, aircraft maintenance and avionics, flight instruction, fuel sales, hangar and tie-down leasing, U.S. Customs clearance, and TSA-regulated airfield access badging. The airport is jointly owned by the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland and operates as a department of the City of Loveland.

Product overview

Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) operates as a jointly-owned regional airport serving the Northern Colorado region with a portfolio of aviation and travel services. The airport's offerings include vacation charter packages to Nevada destinations, comprehensive general aviation support through the FBO (JetCenter), and commercial terminal facilities. Core services include aircraft maintenance, avionics, flight instruction, fuel sales, and hangar leasing via on-airport business partners. The airport provides U.S. Customs clearance for international arrivals, ground transportation coordination, and TSA-regulated airfield access badging. A significant infrastructure project (Runway 15-33 Widening, $20.7M) is currently underway. Landing fees are managed through Vector's PLANEPASS billing platform. The airport operates 24/7 with terminal hours 4:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vacation Charter Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 245 based aircraft supported on-site
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JetCenter (Fort Collins-Loveland)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFull-service Fixed Base Operator (FBO) providing 24/7 aircraft services including fuel, ramp, hangars, de-icing, catering, crew cars, flight planning, GPU/lav services, and potable water. Located at 4824 Earhart Rd.
• City of Fort CollinscoreOthersJoint owner and operator of the airport alongside City of Loveland. Airport Commission included representatives from both cities. Commission decommissioned October 2025.
• City of LovelandcoreOthersJoint owner and operator of the airport alongside City of Fort Collins. Airport operates as a department of City of Loveland.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory oversight, safety certification, and funding partner for airport development projects including runway widening. ATC tower hours governed by FAA.
• Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) AeronauticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState aviation authority promoting aviation safety, education, and development through Colorado Aviation Fund. Provides internship program partnerships.
• Colorado Airport Operators Association (CAOA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association serving common interests of owners, operators, and users of Colorado's 74 public use airports.
• FNL Pilot AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal pilot group supporting continued use of FNL, providing forum for pilots, channel for communication, and promoting aviation education.
• Civil Air Patrol (Thompson Valley Composite Squadron)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth aviation program supporting emergency services, cadet programs, and aerospace education.
• EAA Chapter 515minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExperimental Aircraft Association chapter supporting general aviation community through meetings, education, and advocacy.
• Groome TransportationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDaily shuttle service to Denver International Airport from Groome parking lot. Part of ground transportation ecosystem.
• LandlineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShuttle service to Denver International Airport from Landline parking lot.
• Avis and Budget (Rental Cars)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental car services located in terminal Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-12pm.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FlyFNL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fly-fnl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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