Murfreesboro Airport Director Chad Gehrke recognized the city council’s support and funding of the city’s growing airport as factors contributing to being named the ‘2023 Airport of the Year’ by the Tennessee Aeronautics Commission.
Gehrke and Murfreesboro Airport Commission Vice Chair Cannon Loughry presented the award to Mayor Shane McFarland during the March 14 Council Workshop meeting at the airport.
Also, the Tennessee Aviation Association recognized Airport Director Chad Gehrke for Outstanding Contributions to General Aviation in Tennessee. The awards were officially presented to Gehrke on March 5 during the annual Tennessee Airports Conference.
“This Airport of the Year award is a credit to the airport team,” said Mayor Shane McFarland. “On behalf of the City Council, I want to recognize Chad Gehrke for his outstanding leadership and attention to detail in coordinating with numerous partners to improve operations and safety at our airport. Our team continues to show how hard work and dedication to excellence leads to recognition from the aviation community.”