b'GENERAL AVIATIONGWS 57The future of the airport became a hot political topic within the mountain resort town. inspections, service the planes for local flight schools, refurbish and restore older aircraft, and have several repeat customers. With the revised project plans, the new bridge and roadway can now work in concert with the airportespecially during wildfire events. Rippy explains that the Glenwood Springs area has experienced very bad forest fires during the past 30 years, which is largely why the bridge project was proposed. Four years ago, we made the airport into a helibase to help with the [fire response] efforts. We shut the whole airport down for two weeks, Rippy recalls. I am grateful for this organization coming up with this out-of-the-box solution, Wussow adds, underscoring the importance of collaboration. Positive EnergyHelm is enthusiastic about her return as airport manager. I have the same great view, same great pilot group and the same great community, she reflects. I love what I do andGuiding Airports am thrilled to do it at one of the most beautifulToward The Future.airfields.woolpert.comDesign, Geospatial, Strategic Consulting. 800.414.1045AirportImprovement.comJanuary | February 2025'