UC Regional Airport Board Moves Forward On New T-Hangars
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board approved a $1,039,000 bid for two new hangars during its Tuesday meeting. The board also approved building the foundation for a third hangar facility. The hangars, used to store airplanes, will be leased or rented to private citizens. Airport Manager Dean Selby said six of the eleven planned T-hangars […]
This Week: Algood City Council Discusses New Soccer Complex
Algood’s City Council will discuss a new indoor soccer complex this week. The city would partner with the Joseph Warlick Memorial Foundation to put a new complex at the old Algood baseball field. The complex would also include a walking track with a net to protect walkers from stray soccer balls. The council meets at […]
Fuel Contamination Reported At Regional Airport, Cleanup Process Begins
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport officials found fuel contamination in the soil around an underground fuel tank. Airport Engineer Richard Rinks said the work continues to determine the extent of the issue and then, begin the cleanup process. Rinks said he had no idea the financial ramifications of cleaning up the issue. The issue discovered as […]
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 […]
UC Regional Airport Hoping To Receive Permits For Fuel Tank Removal This Week
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport expecting to receive permits this week to finish the next phase of its fuel tank removal project. Airport Manager Dean Selby said as they have been working through the process of its fuel farm project, the last step is to remove the in-ground tanks. He said due to the wetlands nearby, […]
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 […]
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Named T-DOT Airport Of The Year
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport named the 2022 Airport of the Year by T-DOT Aeronautics. Airport Manager Dean Selby said it is nice to have recognition for the airport’s efforts. He said he believes the recognition comes as a result of the airport’s commitment to bring in private partners for revenue and funding at the airport. […]
UC Regional Airport Board Members Discuss Acting As Board Vs. Authority
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board members trying to decide if the airport should continue being managed by a board, or if it should transition to an authority. Airport Manager Dean Selby said an authority operates as a separate entity, typically like the railroad authority or water utility districts. He said while the airport essentially already […]
UC Regional Airport AWOS Upgrades Will Improve Local Forecasting
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has completed upgrades on its Automated Weather Operating System and has installed the equipment for a present weather sensor. Airport Manager Dean Selby said this will allow the airport to do more localized weather forecasting. He said they are now waiting for the National Weather Service to incorporate the sensor into […]
