UC Airport Greenlights Wildlife Fencing To Protect Facility
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board will move forward with wildlife fencing for the facility to protect aircraft. Airport manager Dean Selby said grant funding will cover the initial design fee of $71,000 and the additional environmental study, which will costs some $43,000. Selby said the federal estimate for the entire cost of the wildlife […]
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 […]
UC Airport Board Rejects Motion To Lower Hangar Rents
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board rejected a motion to lower hangar rents back to previous levels amid push back from local pilots Wednesday. Board member Bill Austin said the recent rent increases were implemented unfairly and treated long-term tenants poorly. Austin said the board should return the rates to their original levels and instead […]
Walker Wants Better Budgeting, Answers From UC Airport
Cookeville City Council Member Eric Walker wants more precise budgeting at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport. Walker said the airport requested more money from local cities and the county for expenses last year. The Airport Board also enacted $100,000 in additional hangar rent from local pilots this year to cover its operational costs. “It’s certainly […]
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 […]
Upgrades, Prevention Plans Reviewed By Airport Board
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport set to undertake several infrastructure upgrades, including foundation repairs to Hangar Row A. Airport Director Dean Selby said work on the hangar row is expected to start within the next two weeks and be finished in 60 days. “We’ve still got some issues to work through, it’s a work in progress,” […]
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 […]
