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UC Airport Investigating Ways To Expand Parking Capacity

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is looking for ways to increase its parking capacity as it continues with major expansions. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the airport’s rapid growth is steadily bringing in more and more people, But construction of new facilities limits any new potential parking lots. Selby said the problems caused by a lack of parking will only ... Read More »

UC Airport Board To Discuss New Interlocal Agreement This Week

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board will hold a special called meeting Wednesday to discuss a new interlocal agreement between the four governments involved with the airport. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the new agreement will clarify the responsibilities the governments of Cookeville, Sparta, Putnam County and White County. Selby said the current agreement has become outdated since it was ... Read More »

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 are already pre-leased with the ... Read More »

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 T-Hangars,” Selby said. “We’re excited ... Read More »

UCRA Finds Party To Remove Old Farmhouse From Property

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport moving forward on the demolition of a farmhouse on its property. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the goal is to have the home removed by the end of spring. “I’m ready to see it gone,” Selby said. “I think it is a hazard. It could be potential liability if someone got in there and got ... Read More »

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 we all know in every ... Read More »

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 from the first phase,” Selby ... Read More »

UC Regional Airport Board To Consider Grant Application For Hangar

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board will consider a grant proposal tonight to build a hangar. The special called meeting includes the pre-application for an Appalachian Regional Commission grant to help fund the project. Airport Manager Dean Selby said board approval is needed before the December 3rd deadline. “We have to look forward to how are we going to build ... Read More »

UCRA Approves Ailevon Pacific For Commercial Airport Consulting

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board approved Ailevon Pacific Aviation Consulting for commercial air services consulting. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the next step would be to begin scoping the work in a feasibility study. “What are we looking for? We’re looking to see if this will work basically,” Selby said. “So what will we need to know? We’ll need ... Read More »

UC Regional Airport Negotiating Lease With An Operator For Two New Hangars

An operator has approached the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport about building two hangars for operations. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the project would be extensive requiring expansions of the ramp and utilities to reach the hangars. “We’re working on the lease right now,”Selby said. “I want you all to know, and then obviously, you will have to approve the lease ... Read More »