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Hayden officials press FAA after Ground Delay Program sequencing reduces arrivals
Summary
Commissioners and staff said FAA sequencing changes—moving the sequencing point from 9 to about 30 miles—have cut arrival capacity during GDP events to roughly four aircraft per hour; Director Gerber said the FAA reiterated prior positions but agreed to continue discussions.
Airport staff and commissioners told the Yampa Valley Airport Commission that changes to FAA operational procedures for the Ground Delay Program (GDP) have reduced arrival capacity at Hayden. Staff reported FAA now sequences aircraft about 30 miles from the airport rather than roughly 9 miles, which reduces arrivals during GDP events to approximately four aircraft per hour and disproportionately affects Hayden compared with similar airports.
Director Tinneal Gerber said the airport has received a formal response from the FAA that largely reiterated prior positions but expressed a willingness to continue discussions; she plans additional meetings with FAA representatives and industry experts. Commissioner Steve Birch reported engaging the National Business Aviation Association to press the issue through legislative and advocacy channels.
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