Bohart Ranch purchase will protect AFA cadet airstrip from encroachment

The Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs relies on Bullseye Auxiliary Airstrip and the surrounding Bohart Ranch for crucial pilot training, as it provides a safe space for cadets to practice landings and maneuvers. Conservation-focused nonprofits are working with the Academy to preserve the 48,000-acre Bohart Ranch, aiming to prevent development that could hinder pilot training, with the Department of Defense's Readiness and Environmental Integration program expected to cover about 75% of the purchase cost.