Blountville, Tenn – Repair work on Runway 5/23 continued throughout the day Wednesday following the discovery of a sinkhole beneath the runway surface.
Crews are continuing to monitor the curing process while preparing for final inspections and evaluations.
Based on the progress, the airport anticipates reopening Runway 5/23 and resuming normal operations on Thursday, June 11. The reopening timeline remains reliant on the successful completion of all repairs and required evaluations. This timeline is subject to change.
Decisions regarding flight schedules, delays, and cancellations are made by the individual airlines. Passengers should check directly with their airline regarding the status of upcoming flights.
The safety of the traveling public remains the airport’s top priority, and the runway will not return to service until all repairs, inspections, and evaluations have been completed.
