Nashville Airspace Shift Could Impact Upper Cumberland
Planned airspace reclassification around Nashville could bring significant changes for airports across the Upper Cumberland. Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Director Dean Selby said the shift would expand Nashville’s airspace. It would also require stricter reporting requirements with the intention of making a safer environment for aircraft transiting in the airspace. Selby said airports here would […]
Airport Hopes Grant Can Create Additional Terminal Space
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board applying for an estimated $1.5 million grant to create additional terminal space. Airport Director Dean Selby said the proposed project would convert Hangar Two into a new terminal. Selby said the conversion would create an additional 12,000 square feet in space. “We’ve vastly outgrown the 5,000 square foot terminal […]
Jackson Commissioners Approve Airport Rental Cars
Rental cars coming to the Jackson County Airport following approval from the County Commission Monday night. Airport Manager Jim Young said he was approached by two residents who were willing to provide rental cars for ground transportation. Young said the residents pitched the idea to the Airport Board. Young said reservations would be done online. […]
Regional Airport Hosting Emergency Expo; Prep & Awareness
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is hosting the 5th annual Upper Cumberland EMS Expo Saturday. Airport Director Dean Selby said hosting the expo at the airport will allow local EMS agencies to work with the National Guard on aviation emergency procedures. “One of the things that brought this to light, the need for the airport […]
Jackson Co.’s Hangar Projects Awaiting Study Results To Move Forward
Jackson County’s hangar project stuck in a holding pattern while awaiting results from several studies, including an environmental study on nearby wetlands. Mayor Randy Heady said the county is working to construct 10 hangars at its airport located off Big Bottom Road. He said when dealing with federal and state guidelines, there are several hoops […]
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Named T-DOT Airport Of The Year
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport named the 2022 Airport of the Year by T-DOT Aeronautics. Airport Manager Dean Selby said it is nice to have recognition for the airport’s efforts. He said he believes the recognition comes as a result of the airport’s commitment to bring in private partners for revenue and funding at the airport. […]
Livingston Airport Working To Relocate Fuel Farm
Livingston Municipal Airport working to relocate its fuel farm to better serve pilots using the facility. Airport Committee Chair Jason Duke said because the airport is beginning to service more regional-size jet aircraft, they need more space for planes to fuel up. He said relocating the fuel farm itself will help the airport in quite […]
UC Regional Airport AWOS Upgrades Will Improve Local Forecasting
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport will take steps to improve its Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS). Airport Manager Dean Selby said the system is an official weather reporting system used by pilots to do local forecasting. He said they recently got an opportunity to have the National Weather Service do specialized local forecasts using the system, […]
Crossville Council Takes New Step On Airport Renovations
Crossville City Council approved a contract to begin architectural work Tuesday night on airport terminal renovations. Crossville one of two communities in the state to receive grant money for renovations from the FAA. The just-under $650,000 in grant money will pay for ADA-compliance upgrades, new restrooms, new classroom/meeting room space in terminal, energy efficiency upgrades […]
Miller: Regional Commercial Flight Could Open Cookeville For Economic And Marketing Opportunities
Cookeville City Council Member Mark Miller said that he believes commercial flight at Upper Cumberland Regional Airport should be a legislative priority. After a recent feasibility study deemed sufficient demand for commercial flight activity, Miller said that the possibility could open endless economic and marketing opportunities for the city. “You’re sitting in the Atlanta airport, […]
