Friday Crash-Landing At UCRA Caused By Engine Failure
A crash-landing at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Friday night now being investigated by the FAA. Airport Manager Dean Selby said a pilot experiencing engine failure landed just short of the runway on the airport’s grounds. He said these types of incidents are not very common. “Because of the fact that people want to hear […]
UC Air Fair Hot Air Balloon Rides Dictated By Wind Conditions
Visitors to the Upper Cumberland Air Fair this weekend will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try a hot air balloon ride. Pilot Fred Poole is one of three pilots who can take riders up to 1,400 feet in the air above the Upper Cumberland in his 210,000 cubic feet balloon named “Joy.” Poole said the […]
Changes In Nature Of Commercial Flight Industry Could Benefit Small Airports
The nature of commercial flight undergoing changes, and it could be a benefit to smaller airports like the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport. Airport Manager Dean Selby said a long-term restructuring could see a rise in the popularity of smaller carriers as larger carriers tend to be less interested in small markets. “There’s a multitude of […]
UC Regional Airport Taking Vendor Applications For Air Fair
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport seeking vendors for the Air Fair running from October 14th to 16th. Airport Manager Dean Selby said they are looking for every type of vendor, from food to crafts to goods. “It seemed like everyone had a really good time on the vendor side of it last year,” Selby said. “Several […]
UC Regional Airport Averitt/JetRight Hangar Construction Underway
A new private hangar under construction at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport could help free up more hangar space. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the Averitt/JetRight hangar will serve as the middle ground between its Nashville and Knoxville locations. “They actually have an aircraft based here now, and they’re just going to be able to […]
Airport Board To Consider Grant Awarded For Hangar Project
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has received funding for its hangar construction project. The airport board approved applying for the $500,000 grant last year. Airport Manager Dean Selby said now the body will consider accepting the grant at its Tuesday meeting. “It would be a 50/50 grant for a million dollars worth of construction for […]
UCRA To Close Runways Temporarily For September Striping Project
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport will close its runways for the upcoming striping project this September. Airport Manager Dean Selby said that the project will include resealing, coating, and striping the taxiways, ramps, and runways. “It’s a pretty intensive project, a lot of paint and a lot of asphalt sealer,” Selby said. “And it’s going to […]
UCRA Selected In T-DOT Paving Preservation Plan To Repair Runways
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport one of 21 airports statewide benefiting from a T-DOT asphalt preservation plan. Manager Dean Selby said the project will strip, reseal and stripe runways, aprons and taxiways. “Last year, T-DOT went through and they did a pavement assessment with all the airports and they categorized them in terms of the […]
UCRA Kicks Off Another Phase Of Fuel Farm Upgrades
The next phase of the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport fuel project kicked off Thursday. Airport Manager Dean Selby said he met with the contractor for a pre-construction session outlining the expectations. “The most difficult thing that I have been hearing from them are supply chain issues,” Selby said. “They have a projected date but as […]
Airport Board To Consider Feasibility Study Over Commercial Flights
A feasibility study on commercial flights at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport could gain approval this week. The regional airport board will consider the work authorization of phase one Tuesday. Airport Manager Dean Selby said he expects the motion to pass based on the terms. “What drives the next phase is what do we see […]
