Tri-County Community Guide 2022 | Page 68

KNOX COUNTY - LAUREL COUNTY - WHITLEY COUNTY
KNOX COUNTY - LAUREL COUNTY - WHITLEY COUNTY
WILLIAMSBURG-WHITLEY COUNTY AIRPORT
Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport , nestled just off the Cumberland Falls Highway almost in the heart of Whitley County , has become a great benefit both locally and regionally .
In 2021 the airport broke ground on a new 13,000 square foot hangar that now features 10 more bays . The project was funded by a $ 980,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration .
Overseen by an appointed board , the airport has experienced several improvements during the course of its lifetime — and continue the process of continuing to further improve the existing facility to match the already excellent customer care provided by airport staff .
With easy access to both the cities of Corbin and Williamsburg , those coming to the county for business will find no trouble reaching any destination in the Tri-County .
For vacationers and sightseers seeking vacation getaway opportunities , the Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport can accommodate those folks as well . The airport has easy access to area lakes , campgrounds , local water parks , and the well-known Cumberland Falls State Park . Currently the airport houses the county ' s E-911 Dispatch Center .
1000 AVIATION BLVD . | WILLIAMSBURG , KENTUCKY | ( 606 ) 549-2688
LONDON-CORBIN AIRPORT
The London-Corbin Airport is situated in the foothills of Bluegrass Kentucky with many opportunities for incoming pilots , students , passengers , and all those in-between . It can accommodate you with many types of approaches such as VOR , RNAV 0-6 , and RNAV 2-4 in all weather conditions to create the most enjoyable experience possible . Located only an hour away from Lexington and fifteen minutes away from the prized Laurel Lake , your stay is sure to be a memorable one .
566 HAL ROGERS DRIVE | ( 606 ) 878-9100 | LON- DONCORBINAIRPORT @ GMAIL . COM HTTPS :// WWW . LONDON-CORBINAIRPORT . COM /
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