Biological energy is frequently stored and released by means of redox reactions. Photosynthesis involves the reduction of carbon dioxide into sugars and the oxidation of water into molecular oxygen. The reverse reaction, respiration, oxidizes sugars to produce carbon dioxide and water.
The nearest major airport is Forbes Field (FOE / KFOE). This airport has domestic flights from Topeka, Kansas and is 33 miles from the center of University of Kansas.
Closest Airport to Air Force Academy, CO. The closest airport to Air Force Academy is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS). Distance from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Air Force Academy, CO is 25,3 kilometers (15,7 miles). City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is located approximately 5,9 kilometers (3,7 miles) south of Cimarron Hills and about 6,6 kilometers (4,1 miles) north of Security-Widefield.