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Chautauqua County Airports Collecting Donations To Help Those Affected By Hurricanes in North Carolina, Florida

October 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Donations are being accepted at Chautauqua County's Airports to help people in North Carolina and Florida who have been affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The County is asking residents to contribute urgently needed donations, which will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Avery County Airport, Centric Aviation, Dunkirk Airport, Great Lakes Flight Center, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, PJ Wendel, Shannon Fischer, Sol Relief

Jamestown Airport Receiving Grant To Upgrade Runway

September 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Airport will receive federal funding to make upgrades to one of its runways. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the $424,800 grant is part of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Airport Improvement Program, Federal Aviation Administration, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, Nick Langworthy

[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – August 29, 2024

August 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel joins us for his monthly interview to discuss a wide variety of topics from homelessness issues, the CHQ Transit Hub, the Jamestown Airport, and more. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: CHQ Transit, CHQ Transit Hub, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Homeless, PJ Wendel

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report On Plane Crash

August 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the August 5 plane crash at the Jamestown Airport. The crash, involving a Cessna Citation flying from Dunkirk, occurred just after 10:00 a.m. when the plane made an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, National Transportation Safety Board, Plane Crash

Two Escape Plane Crash at Jamestown Airport

August 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two men "walked" away from an emergency crash landing by a plane at the Jamestown Airport Monday morning. Chautauqua County Manager of Airports Shannon Fischer said a plane was flying from Dunkirk to Jamestown and then onto Florida, "We believe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Federal Aviation Administration, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, National Transportation Safety Board, Plane Crash, Shannon Fischer

Jamestown Airport Awarded Grant For Fire Suppressant Testing Equipment

July 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Airport has been awarded a grant to acquire fire suppressant testing equipment. Congressman Nick Langworthy the airport will receive $23,243 as part of the FY24 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) under the Federal Aviation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Airport Improvement Program, Federal Aviation Administration, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Nick Langworthy

Many Businesses, Organizations Holding Solar Eclipse Events

April 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Many organizations and businesses are holding events today as part of the solar eclipse. The Jamestown Airport 's "Fly-by-Night" event continues today, starting at 7:00 a.m. with a pancake breakfast. Dozens of vendors, including food trucks, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 solar eclipse, Audubon Community Nature Center, City of Dunkirk, Fenton History Center, Great Lakes Flight Center, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Jamestown Community College, Long Point State Park, Midway State Park, New York State Parks

Jamestown Airport To Hold Two-Day Solar Eclipse Event

March 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Airport will hold a two-day event as part of the solar eclipse on April 8. The "Fly-by-Night" event will start at 7:00 a.m. each morning of Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8 with a pancake breakfast. Dozens of vendors, including … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 solar eclipse, Great Lakes Flight Center, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Joseph Minarovich

City Council Hears Update On Efforts To Bring Commercial Air Back to Jamestown Airport

February 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

Jamestown City Council has received an update from County officials on efforts to bring commercial air back to the Jamestown Airport. Several Chautauqua County Legislators, County Executive PJ Wendel, and Airport Manager Shannon Fischer attended … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Air Service Recovery Program, Essential Air Service, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Jamestown City Council, Joe Paterniti, PJ Wendel, Shannon Fischer, U.S. Department of Transportation

Chautauqua County Airports Receiving $1.6 Million For Infrastructure Enhancements

October 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Airports in Dunkirk and Jamestown are receiving a combined total of $1.6 million for infrastructure enhancements. The Jamestown Airport will receive $1.1 million toward the improvement of existing commercial space within the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aviation Capital Grant Program, Dunkirk Airport, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, New York State Department of Transportation

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