Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport ready for takeoff

Airports are business magnets, drawing both relocation and new development. And the revenue that flies in eventually taxies out to the surrounding communities, which in turn helps the airport stay aloft.

Larimer County’s own strong municipal magnet sits at the intersection of Interstate 25 and Crossroads Boulevard.

“Sometimes we have to remind the business communities in Loveland and Fort Collins that the Fort Collins-Loveland Airport generates $37 million a year,´ said Dave Gordon, airport manager. “And that figure came from an economic report published before (commercial carrier) Allegiant Air began to fly in here. I expect the next report will show…