BROOMFIELD, Colorado — Sheltair Aviation will serve the general aviation community with a full-service FBO at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC), opening a temporary facility while a permanent multimillion dollar FBO complex is under construction that will offer a new terminal, build-to-suit hangar, and office space opportunities.
The agreement marks Sheltair’s first corporate presence west of the Mississippi.
“Our newest corporate address in Colorado reflects the natural progression of a company that carefully studies the market, identifies communities that embrace general aviation, considers the role of airports in supporting regional economies and the vision of local officials,” said Jerry Holland, founder, chairman and CEO of Sheltair. “Based on this criteria, it was easy to conclude that Sheltair wanted to be at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport.”
While it may be “temporary,” Sheltair’s KBJC complex will include a passenger lobby and reception area complete with a fireplace that looks out at an expanded ramp, along with ground handling and fueling support equipment, states a Sheltair release. In addition Sheltair is an Avfuel-branded FBO and will offer Avfuel Contract Fuel and AVTRIP Rewards.
“When we look at an FBO location we view our efforts as part of a partnership with airport operations, local elected officials, the community beyond the fence and, of course, our customers,” stated Todd Anderson, Sheltair Senior Vice President for Real Estate and Development. “There is a synergy we look for that ensures success because we have long known that an FBO is more than brick and mortar. That is why we are so enthusiastic about coming to KBJC for there is a self-evident blue print for success.”
Phase one development plans include a new 10,000 square foot FBO facility, a new 35,000-square-foot hangar and a new fuel farm on 10 acres at KBJC, which is located in Broomfield, approximately 15 miles northwest of Denver’s downtown and some 15 miles southeast of Boulder.
Airport Director Paul Anslow remarked that the airport is the fourth busiest airport in Colorado and during 2017 handled 170,553 aircraft operations, an average of 467 per day.
“We are proud of the fact that our priorities are customer service, safety, and the creation of a business-friendly environment. We offer the aviation community unequaled service and this is particularly important when meeting the needs of those traveling for business, pleasure, or both,” Jefferson County Commissioner Libby Szabo stated. “Sheltair’s arrival reflects the continuing execution of the airport’s master plan that calls for a series of carefully thought out expansions with professional partners with whom we have complete confidence.”
Let me just say these guys – despite being in a temporary HQ – are really making their presence known (in a good way). Looking forward to them being on the grounds for years to come.