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Committee clears measure to allow Upper Cumberland Regional Airport FAA commercial certification
Summary
Senate Bill 16‑11 would move the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport from the Interlocal Cooperation Act to the Airport Authorities Act so it can apply for FAA Section 139 certification to host commercial flights; the committee approved the bill with no recorded opposition.
Senator Bailey introduced Senate Bill 16‑11 on behalf of the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport board. Bailey said the airport currently operates under the Interlocal Cooperation Act and seeks authority under the Airport Authorities Act to pursue FAA Section 139 approval that would allow commercial flights at the facility.
Committee members had no questions on the measure; the committee recorded the bill as passing and going to the calendar. The committee did not discuss specific timelines for FAA application or expected airline service; those implementation steps would be pursued by the airport board and the department as the airport seeks Section 139 status.
