Airport Projects Advance, Training Program Nears Launch
DanvilleFeb 10, 20261 min read
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Airport construction projects are progressing toward completion in spring or summer 2026, while an aviation maintenance technology program remains scheduled to begin classes in August after receiving institutional accreditation approval.
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Work continues on runway obstruction removal, erosion control, corporate hangar site preparation, and the Aviation Training Facility and hangar projects. A Tobacco Commission grant cannot fund the proposed corporate hangar, but the airport was authorized to submit a Congressional Directed Spending request. The aviation maintenance program still needs Federal Aviation Administration approval, a process expected to take four to five months.
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Approved the February 10, 2026, meeting agenda.
Approved the January 13, 2026, Airport Commission meeting minutes.
Reported that obstruction removal, erosion control mitigation, and corporate hangar site preparation projects are progressing and should be completed during spring or summer 2026.
Confirmed that Tobacco Commission grant funding is unavailable for airport improvement projects; the airport may submit a Congressional Directed Spending application to the Virginia 5th District Congressional office for the proposed corporate hangar.
Reported continued construction on the Aviation Training Facility building and hangar projects, including grade adjustments to the hangar building pad and approximately 85% completion of the architect's hangar submittal review.
Reported that the aviation maintenance technology program received approval for SACSCOC accreditation and still requires Federal Aviation Administration approval before certification.
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