Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board Approves FY Budget
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Manager Dean Selby asked the four government entities affiliated with the airport to consider increasing their contributions. Those four entities are Putnam County, Cookeville, White County, and Sparta. The request to increase from $28,000 to $35,00 each came as part of budget approval at Tuesday’s airport board meeting. “I feel like, […]
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Wants To Start Community Discourse About Potential Commercial Flight
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is exploring avenues for a public forum to discuss the potential for commercial flight activity. Airport Manager Dean Selby said that he wanted to address any rumors or concerns from the public as they move forward in the process. He said that it’s important to have an open discourse when it […]
UCRA Air Fair Show Ticket Sales Increase, Expecting To Cover Costs
The planning and financials of the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport’s Air Fair were discussed on Tuesday night. Airport Manager Dean Selby said it has been a big project to plan, but that is what he asked for. Selby said that luckily, as the Air Fair approaches the October 22 and 23 date, the event’s finances […]
Commercial Flight Consultant Request Published By UC Regional Airport
Commercial flight consultants can begin presenting their qualifications to the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport. The Airport Board approved publishing the request Thursday night. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the airport can get answers to unknown questions, like airlines to partner with and the best destinations. Selby said there is already buzz about how this region […]
UC Regional Airport Approves More Funding To Complete Fuel Farm
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board approved raising its portion of funding on the latest fuel farm phase. Airport Manager Dean Selby said that because bids for tank design and installation came in roughly $300,000 more than projected. The airport upped its share of the costs to 20 percent. Selby said now the airport needs […]
UC Regional Airport Pursuing Consultant To Bridge Gap With Airlines
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board has approved pursuing a consultant for adding commercial flights. Airport Manager Dean Selby said he knows at least three to four companies that could provide qualified consultants to select from. Selby said the consultant is key to bridging the relationship between the airport and an airline. “For me, my […]
UC Airport Fuel Truck Arriving During Fuel Delivery Delays
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport’s new fuel truck will be on site in the next few days, just in time to combat a fuel driver shortage. Airport Manager Dean Selby said there is currently a shortage of freight truck drivers who bring fuel to the airport. Selby said the new truck’s 3,000 gallon capacity will […]
Company In Talks With UC Regional Airport To Build Hangers
A lease agreement for hangars could by voted on by the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport next month Airport Manager Dean Selby said the airport would serve as a base for two to six large jet aircrafts. “Businesses that do charter operations that before they would have to have brought aircraft in from other bases,” Selby […]
UC Regional Airport Announces Two-Day Event For October
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has the first UC Air Fair, a two-day event in October. Aviation Event Consultant Greg Gibson said the design is to offer something beyond just aircraft. Gibson said there will be a unique take on the 5K, lit by hot air balloons and neon flights at night. “They do a […]
UC Regional Airport Pursuing Commercial Service Flights
Commercial flights at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport are a real possibility the airport is preparing for. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the airport is close to qualifying for a feeder flight through the Essential Air Service program. Selby said the airport meets an important qualifier, being 60 nautical miles from Nashville’s airport. “Potentially bringing […]
