Tri-Cities Airport Reopens Runway After Sinkhole Repairs
Airport officials said repairs and safety inspections were completed, and airline service has resumed as scheduled.
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Tri-Cities Airport reopens runway after sinkhole repairs
BLOUNTVILLE — Tri-Cities Airport has reopened Runway 5/23 following the completion of repairs and safety evaluations related to a sinkhole discovered beneath the runway surface earlier this week. Airport officials announced that the runway has been returned to service and normal airport operations have resumed. “We appreciate the hard work of our staff, contractors and airline partners throughout this process, as well as the patience and underst…
Sinkhole 20 feet wide and 17 feet deep opens up on airport runway...
A large sinkhole shut down the main runway of a Tennessee airport this week. The Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) announced on Wednesday, June 10, that its main runway remains closed due to the sinkhole. "Runway 5/23 remains closed today as repair work continues following the discovery of a sinkhole beneath the runway surface," a Facebook post from the airport reads. "Concrete has been poured, and crews are allowing adequate time for the material to cur…
Headlines from across the state: Sinkhole shuts down Tri-Cities Airport’s main runway; more …
Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall: Local: Sinkhole shuts down Tri-Cities Airport’s main runway; flights affected. — WJHL-TV. FBI returns to Taylor Mountain property tied to decades-old Bedford County case. — WDBJ-TV. Politics: Wittman seeks to keep 1st District seat, as Democratic challengers face crowded primary. — Virginia Mercury. Economy: How is the U.S. w…
Tri Cities Airport: Runway 5/23 reopened after sinkhole repair
The latest statement from Tri-Cities Airport says that Runway 5/23 has reopened following the completion of repairs and all necessary safety evaluations related to a sinkhole discovered beneath the runway surface earlier this week. The runway has been returned to service and normal airport operations have resumed. The statement also said that the Tri-Cities Airport appreciates the patience and understanding of passengers, airline partners, and t…
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