HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Billy Outlaw with the Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport gave a comprehensive presentation during the Jan. 13 fiscal court meeting, outlining the airport’s ideal plans for future growth in order to keep them relevant in the region.
“We’re excited to facilitate the growth of the airport and help the economic and physical growth of Hopkinsville and Christian County. We are, however, at a real risk of losing large portions of our market to nearby cities such as Clarksville and Madisonville and are outgrowing our airport very quickly,” said Outlaw to the magistrates.
The airport currently occupies nearly 300 acres of land east of downtown Hopkinsville and is classified as a public use general aviation airport. With a 5,500-foot runway, they are able to handle aircrafts weighing up to 62,000 pounds which includes anything from private jets to military aircrafts…