FAA Restricts Parallel Departures at Centennial Airport After Two Near Midair Collisions

FAA restricts flights at Centennial Airport after safety assessment spotlights 2 midair near-collisions

Two midair near-collisions and dozens of safety incidents on Centennial Airport’s parallel runways in the last two years raised red flags, prompting federal officials to restrict certain flights, a new safety report shows.

FAA restricts parallel departures at Centennial Airport after two near midair collisions

After two near midair collisions, and dozens of other incidents contained in a safety risk assessment, the FAA has halted parallel departures at Centennial Airport.

FAA order halting parallel takeoffs at Centennial Airport disrupts flight training and operations

At the start of this month, the agency banned parallel takeoffs due to safety concerns, but without advance notice or input from stakeholders.

FAA Restricts Takeoffs at Centennial Airport, Colorado

The FAA halted parallel takeoffs and touch-and-go training at Centennial Airport after flagging near-midair collisions, angering pilots and flight schools.