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Liberty University and airport staff explore DC‑8 exhibit and permanent display at Lynchburg Regional Airport

Lynchburg City Council (Physical Development Committee & Work Session) · March 11, 2026

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Summary

Airport staff and Liberty University representatives briefed council about locating a DC‑8 (manufactured 1968) at Lynchburg Regional Airport; two potential sites are being evaluated and FAA environmental and site approvals are required before a lease is brought to council.

Airport staff briefed council on preliminary work to find a permanent home at Lynchburg Regional Airport for a DC‑8 aircraft recently acquired by Liberty University.

Staff said Samaritan’s Purse had previously operated the DC‑8 and Liberty University now holds the aircraft; while the plane flew international relief…

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