McBride Named Interim Manager Following Selby Resignation
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board named Heather McBride as interim airport manager following the resignation of Dean Selby. Selby said he accepted a chief officer position at a commercial service airport after receiving an unexpected call. Selby said the new role is out of state and represents an opportunity for professional growth that he […]
Cookeville City Council Reviews Regional Airport Budget
Pilot concerns about hangar costs, part of the reason Cookeville City Council met to review the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport budget during its Monday work session. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the airport has experienced significant expansion over the last several years. Selby said the AIrport Board specifically requested a break-even analysis on airport hangars […]
Upper Cumberland Airport Increases Hangar Rental Fees
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport will increase hangar fees by approximately 50 percent to ensure the facility can cover its own operational and maintenance costs. Airport Director Dean Selby said the board appointed an independent committee to study construction costs, depreciation cycles, and regional rent comparisons before deciding on the new rates. Selby said the […]
UCRA Looking To Update Leases, Board’s Own Policies
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board considering a requirement that aircraft owners carry insurance coverage. Airport Director Dean Selby said he is advocating that the requirement be added to lease agreements. “Our insurance companies are concerned about it that we don’t have that,” Selby said. “We are one of the only airports now that are […]
UC Airport Board Concerned About Hangar Rates, Impacts
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board continued discussions Tuesday night about potentially increasing rates for airport-owned hangars. Airport Director Dean Selby presented a break-even analysis to members. Selby said the analysis reviewed revenue generated by T-hangar operations while excluding major expenses such as jet fuel sales, FBO costs, and capital expenditures. Based on those figures, […]
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 […]
UC Regional Airport To Take Next Step In Commercial Process With FAA Pre-Inspection
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport will take the first step towards commercial flight with an upcoming pre-inspection. Airport Manager Dean Selby told the airport board Tuesday he expects the FAA sometime next week. He said once the intensive pre-inspection is complete, the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport will be one of eight in the state with a […]
TDOT Extends $125K In Grant Money To Remove Airport Fuel Tanks
TDOT has awarded the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport an additional $125,000 to remove the old underground fuel tank on the site. The state had previously awarded the airport a separate grant to install new tanks. Airport Manager Dean Selby said TDOT Aeronautics amended the grant to pay for both parts. Selby said the old tanks […]
UC Regional Airport Working On Agreement With Motlow State For Courses At Airport
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport working on leasing agreement with Motlow State to hold courses at the airport. Airport Manager Dean Selby said this will be a great way to get more people from the north side of the county to the airport as well as provide more educational opportunities for students. He said right now, […]
UC Regional Airport To Further Discuss Prospective Of Becoming Authority
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board deferred action on the creation of a regional airport authority after discussing the prospect at its meeting Thursday night citing a desire to have the unanimous approval of legal counsels. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the potential to change came as a result of the airport learning it was operating […]
