Suckla Farms Balloonport

Economic reasons driven by urban development. The balloonport was located on private farmland (Suckla Farms) which was situated in a rapidly growing corridor along Interstate 25. The land became significantly more valuable for commercial and industrial use than for agriculture and ballooning. The farm was sold to developers, leading to the permanent closure of the balloonport.

The site of the former balloonport no longer exists as an aviation facility or farm. The land has been completely transformed and is now part of a large-scale commercial and industrial park in Dacono. The area is dominated by massive distribution centers (including an Amazon fulfillment center), warehouses, and associated infrastructure. The open fields once used for launching and landing balloons have been paved over or are slated for further construction.

Suckla Farms Balloonport was a private facility that served as the primary launch site for the Suckla family's hot air balloon operations. This included their well-known commercial ride company, 'Life Cycle Balloons,' operated by Chuck and Patty Suckla. For many years, it was an active part of the local Colorado ballooning community, providing recreational and commercial flights with views of the Rocky Mountains. Its history is a classic example of a small, family-run aviation business operating from their own property, a type of facility that is increasingly rare due to land development pressures.

There are no plans or prospects for reopening the Suckla Farms Balloonport. The land has been irrevocably sold and converted to high-density commercial use. The current zoning, land value, and physical infrastructure make a return to aviation or agricultural use at this location impossible.