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 […]
Airport Needs More Staff To Help With Growth, Budget Up
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport’s new fiscal year budget includes a slight increase in expenditures. UCRA Airport Director Dean Selby said the airport needs to add staff, as its growth continues. Insurance costs are also rising. Selby said the airport is looking to add two additional employees over the next few years. “The cost of […]
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 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 […]
UC Regional Airport Expecting New Fuel Truck In July
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is expecting its new fuel truck to arrive at the end of July. Airport Manager Dean Selby said there has been a three to four week delay because of the computer chip shortage. However, Selby said when the truck arrives it is going to answer a pressing capacity need. “In […]
UC Airport Exploring Additional Aircraft Storage
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport wants to add more tee hangars to its facility to accommodate the volume of pilots coming to the area. Tee hangars are T shaped storage units placed in rows meant for individual aircraft. Manager Dean Selby said the current lack of storage is forcing the airport to turn away business. […]
