For drivers in Colorado needing vehicle emission testing, Air Care Colorado Program Area Maps are an essential tool. These maps provide real-time updates on the expected wait times at each inspection facility, ensuring you can plan your visit efficiently. You can find the most current wait times conveniently listed on the maps page of the Air Care Colorado website.
Understanding Wait Times and Potential Early Closures
Air Care Colorado is dedicated to providing convenient service. To help motorists plan their visits, they offer “real-time” wait time estimations, updated roughly every 20 minutes. It’s always recommended to check these maps before heading to a testing station.
Please be aware that stations may close their gates early if the waiting queue becomes full. If a station’s queue reaches capacity, especially with 10 or more vehicles waiting outside, the gate will be closed to manage the workload and ensure staff can complete their duties by 6 PM. Your understanding of this policy is greatly appreciated, as it helps maintain efficient service for everyone.
Important Information Regarding Diesel Testing and Specialized Vehicle Requirements
It’s important to note that NO DIESEL TESTING is performed at Air Care Colorado inspection facilities. Please make alternative arrangements if you require diesel emission testing for your vehicle.
For vehicles with LOW PROFILE RIMS & OVERSIZED TIRES, special considerations apply. Front-wheel and all-wheel drive vehicles equipped with low-profile rims of 17-inches or larger in diameter, or vehicles with wheel sizes exceeding 34 inches, require specialized dynamometers for accurate testing. Only the Sheridan, Boulder, Ken Caryl, or Fort Collins stations are equipped with this specialized equipment. If your vehicle falls into this category, please ensure you visit one of these designated locations for your emission test.
Tips to Minimize Your Wait Time
To avoid waiting unnecessarily, consider visiting during off-peak hours. Experience indicates that mid to late afternoons are generally the least busy times at Air Care Colorado stations. Conversely, be prepared for longer waits if you visit on Mondays, the first business day following any holiday, or during the last few days of the month, as these are consistently high-volume periods.
Wait Time Note: Remember that the displayed wait times are estimations. They are based on recent station activity and are updated approximately every 15 minutes to give you the most current picture possible.
Air Care Colorado Program Area Map: Emission testing locations across the Colorado Front Range with interactive wait time information.
For a more detailed and interactive view of station locations and wait times, please utilize the Emissions Testing Interactive Map. This interactive map offers a user-friendly way to navigate Air Care Colorado program area maps and find the most convenient and efficient testing location for your needs.
