Hancock County Airport
Hancock County Airport; temporary closure for seal coating
Contractors will begin seal coating work at the Hancock County Airport on Monday, July 31st at 6 a.m., and complete all work by Monday, August 7th. During this period, the runway, taxiways, apron area, areas around the hangars and parking lot can be closed to all traffic. It is estimated that the runway will be…
Read MoreThree engine Falcon 900 EX jet; lands at Hancock County Airport
This large Falcon 900 EX jet with three engines landed at the Hancock County Airport this week on business. The airport extended its runway to 5,000 feet to accommodate larger jets wanting to land here instead of going to a larger airport. The Hancock County Airport also provides jet fuel. See tanks in background.…
Read MoreSouthwire announces acquisition of Novinium
“We are very excited about the acquisition of Novinium at Southwire. Novinium’s cable rejuvenation system which extends the life of underground cables is an amazing value proposition for our existing and prospective customers whom we aim to serve,” said Thomas Courtney, vice president of Services. “This acquisition reaffirms Southwire’s leadership in the cable industry…
Read MoreHancock County Airport Open House Saturday, September 10 – Free Young Eagles Flights
The Hancock County Airport is having an Open House on Saturday, September 10 at 500 Airport Road in Lewisport. Free plane rides will be offered for children 8-17, but you must sign them up before they will be allowed to ride! Register your children (ages 8-17) for these awesome Young Eagle Flights at ywday.org If…
Read MoreHancock County Fiscal approves four-way stop at airport entrance
The intersection of Lee Henderson Road and Airport Road near Lewisport will become a four-way stop following approval by Hancock County Fiscal Court. Judge-Executive Judge-Executive Johnny “Chic” Roberts, Jr., said the roads have become very busy recently with construction and industry traffic in the area. The hope is the four-way stop will slow down traffic…
Read MoreFlorida Pilot’s unexpected stop at Hancock County Airport
Lisa Heidinger flew her 1946 Vintage Aircoupe single engine airplane to the EAA AirVenture convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin from her home in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The event was July 22nd-31st. On her way back home, she got caught in some weather and ended up having to make an unscheduled stop at Hancock County Airport. …
Read MoreMore corporate jets landing at Hancock Airport
Fiscal Court questions airport insurance
At Monday morning’s Hancock County Fiscal Court meeting, magistrates questioned why the county pays the insurance premium for the fuel tanks at the Hancock County Airport. The yearly premium totals $3,733 each year for three years. “I just have some questions about it to start with,” Magistrate LT Newton said. “The airport was supposed to…
Read MoreHancock County Airport finishing extended runway
Crews from Casey Electric out of Tell City, Ind. continue to work on installing new LED lighting at the Hancock County Airport. Because of the recent 1,000-foot addition to the runway, the airport needed to install the new LED lighting due to a mandate from the Federal Aviation Administration that new airport runways or extensions…
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