Oak Ridge council expands airport‑study contract, cites outside funding and confidentiality around potential sites

Apr 13, 2026

Council amended a contract with consultants to expand work on a proposed Oak Ridge General Aviation Airport — adding aeronautical forecasting, layout plan updates and NPIAS revalidation — and approved a roughly $99,495 scope increase; staff said Appalachian Regional Commission funds would pay for work, and council discussed keeping site options confidential during study.

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Oak Ridge City Council voted to expand a professional services agreement with Goodwin Mills Cawood to add aeronautical forecasting, an updated airport layout plan and other technical work for a proposed Oak Ridge General Aviation Airport.

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