Jet Aviation Signs 30-Year FBO Lease at KBJC Colorado

Jet Aviation has signed a 30-year lease to operate a new Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facility at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) in Colorado, anchoring a new aviation campus designed to address regional hangar shortages.

Announced in a company press release on June 23, 2026, the project is a joint development with SR Aviation Infrastructure (SRAI) and Business Aviation Group, LLC (BA Group). The facility will serve as a strategic gateway to downtown Denver and popular Rocky Mountain ski destinations, expanding Jet Aviation’s footprint in a high-growth market.

Campus development and infrastructure

The planned 15-acre facility will be situated on the south side of the KBJC airfield. According to the press release, the site will feature a 7,500-square-foot FBO terminal alongside 70,000 square feet of hangar space capable of sheltering ultra-long-range Private-Jets. The development also includes over 200,000 square feet of ramp space.

Groundbreaking is expected in early 2027, with operations scheduled to launch in 2028. SRAI is leading the Investments, development, and long-term ownership of the project. BA Group serves as the master developer for the broader south side campus, overseeing site strategy and execution.

“This project represents a meaningful step forward for Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airports and the long term development of the south side of the field. With Jet Aviation as the anchor FBO and SRAI joining as our partner, this campus has the opportunity to establish a new gateway for aviation activity at BJC,” said Iver Retrum, CEO of Business Aviation Group.

Strategic expansion in the Colorado market

Once operational, the KBJC location will become the third FBO operating at the airport. It will also mark Jet Aviation’s 12th FBO in the Americas region and join a global network of approximately 30 facilities worldwide.

The development specifically targets a noted shortage of available hangar supply in the robust private aviation market surrounding the Denver area. SRAI President Jonathon Reeser noted that the airport provides a compelling entry point into a market with limited infrastructure capacity.

“We are committed to growing our network in ways that support our customers’ evolving needs and enable them to operate their aircraft effortlessly,” said Jeremie Caillet, President of Jet Aviation. “Bringing the Jet Aviation experience to Colorado is the latest step in this global offering, as we continue to look for opportunities to support our customers where and when they need us.”

David Best, Senior Vice President Regional Operations & GM Americas for Jet Aviation, added that the proximity to both the city and surrounding ski areas makes the airport a key hub for both domestic and international customers.

AirPro News analysis

We view Jet Aviation’s entry into Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport as a calculated move to capture high-net-worth traffic bypassing the congestion of Denver International Airport (DEN) and Centennial Airport (APA). By building 70,000 square feet of hangar space specifically sized for ultra-long-range business jets, the company is directly addressing a critical infrastructure bottleneck in the Mountain West region. The 30-year lease term reflects the capital-intensive nature of modern FBO development and the long-term confidence backed by parent company General Dynamics in the sustained growth of business aviation in Colorado.

Sources: Jet Aviation