Newly introduced FBO Vantage Aviation has been approved by Colorado’s Garfield County Board of Commissioners to establish an FBO at Rifle Garfield County Airport (KRIL).

Construction is expected to begin in mid-2025. The facility will offer premium services and amenities from a 6,500-sq-ft terminal adjoining a 40,000-sq-ft community hangar capable of sheltering the latest ultra-long-range business jets. A second facility will include an additional terminal for a based customer, attached to a 25,000-sq-ft hangar.

When its facility is completed in late 2026, it will provide operators with an option of service providers—a rarity among Colorado’s ski country airports.

“This transformative project marks an exciting chapter for [KRIL],” said Vantage CEO Ryan Maxfield. “The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners has been instrumental in bringing this vision to life. By expanding apron capacity, doubling fuel storage, and adding heated hangars and a new de-icing pad, we’re equipping KRIL to handle today’s demands and tomorrow’s growth.”

The $33 million project—backed by Jadian Capital—represents the largest private investment in the airport’s history.

“Securing approval for the development plan marks a pivotal moment for Rifle Airport,” said Barry Sherman, COO of consultancy Business Aviation Group, which helped broker the deal. “This project will not only elevate the airport’s operational capabilities but also position RIL as a premier aviation destination, boosting both the local economy and the aviation community.”