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, […]
UCRA Expresses Need To Purchase New De-Icing Equipment
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board has identified a need to purchase new de-icing equipment to better support aircraft operations during the winter months. Airport Director Dean Selby said the airport purchased a de-icing cart last month and is now seeking a bucket truck to help remove ice from larger aircraft. Selby said corporate flight […]
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 […]
UC Airport Purchasing Land To Prevent Future Development
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has reached an agreement to purchase a property on the north side of the airport. Airport Director Dean Selby said the landowner will sell the estimated 60-acre property for an estimated $1.1 million. Selby said the airport is purchasing the property to prevent future development in the airport’s approach and […]
UCRA Bidding Hangar Repairs, Board Questions Funding
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board approved a motion Tuesday night to bid a project to repair damaged aircraft hangars. Airport Director Dean Selby said the repairs would be for a total of 12 hangars on rows A and B. Selby said the hangars are some of the oldest the airport has, and have needed […]
UCRA Impacted By Shutdown, Selby Concerned Long-Term
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Director Dean Selby said the government shutdown has impacted operations, but he is more concerned with the long-term impact on airports. Selby said the impact has been mostly delayed flights and essentially overworked air traffic controllers. Selby said his biggest concern from the shutdown is the backlog that has been created […]
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 […]
T-DOT Repairing Asphalt Issues On UC Airport Runway
T-DOT has begun work this week to repair asphalt cracks at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport. Airport Director Dean Selby said cracks on the airport’s ramp, taxiways, and runway are being repaired. Selby said repairs were urgent as some cracks are an inch wide and six to eight inches deep. “You get water through it […]
Water Leaks Lead To UCRA Adding New Water Meters
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is adding more water meters at the north end of the airport because of water leaks. Airport Director Dean Selby said the north end has 12 hangars connected to one meter. Selby said having that many hangars on one meter has made it challenging to find leaks. “What will end […]
