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Local airports slated to receive federal CARES Act funding

The municipal airports in Williamsburg and London are among 55 across Kentucky that will be receiving a total of $77.2 million in federal funds made available as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R–KY,...

Vice President Mike Pence lands at London-Corbin Airport Thursday

Vice President Mike Pence met with supporters at the London Corbin Airport where he landed Thursday while en route to meetings in Manchester. Mr. Pence landed at approximately 11 p.m. and was greeted by Governor Matt Bevin, and Congressman Hal Rogers, R-KY, who represents...

Hal Rogers announces $1.85 million federal grant for the London-Corbin Airport

U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers (KY-05) is applauding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for awarding a $1.85 million competitive grant to the London-Corbin Airport to rehabilitate the runway on Magee Field. The grant award was one of six grants in Kentucky announced Tuesday by U.S....
Posted On 11 Jul 2019

London-Corbin Airport open house set for Saturday

This year’s annual open house at the London-Corbin Airport is lining up to the best one yet, as young and old alike have a chance to experience the thrill of flight and get up close and personal with planes and helicopters on Saturday, June 22. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4...
Posted On 20 Jun 2019
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Officials announce London-Corbin Airport to be part of new EKU aviation maintenance technician program

With demand for trained aviation maintenance technicians expected to soar in the next few years, a new program, announced yesterday by federal and state officials, is being launched to address the need; and one local airport will be a site where hands-on training is slated to...

Plane crashes at London-Corbin Airport

The runway at London-Corbin Airport was closed for approximately one hour Monday night after a plane ran off the runway and became stuck in the grass. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not...

Corbin City Commission agrees to give $12,000 to London-Corbin Airport, if London City Council does, too

The Corbin City Commission unanimously approved a motion to give $12,000 to help fund operations at the London-Corbin Airport, if the London City Council agrees to match it. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...

London/Corbin Airport holds open house

Families came out to the London/Corbin Airport’s open house Saturday to see classic cars and to spend time exploring different types of aircrafts. Lauren and Blake Partin got up close and personal with a helicopter used by the Air Methods Kentucky one crew. Danny Bray and Sara...

London-Corbin Airport hosting open house Saturday

The London-Corbin Airport will be hosting its 12th annual open house Saturday. Airport Manager Matt Singer said 10 civilian planes along with the Kentucky National Guard helicopter and helicopters belonging to Phi Air Methods, Air Evac will be on display on the airport flight...

London-Corbin Airport getting LED lighting

The London-Corbin Airport will be closed to fixed-wing air traffic for three days each week beginning in July as crews work to install a new LED lighting system on the runway and taxiway. Airport Manager Larry Corum said the project would take 10 weeks to complete. In an effort...
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