Written by Abbey Williams \/\/ Graphic by Makayla McDonald<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Searcy airport underwent a name change as part of the city\u2019s efforts to update the town and to more accurately recognize the airport\u2019s facilities. The Searcy City Council voted Jan. 4 to change the airport\u2019s name from \u201cSearcy Municipal Airport\u201d to \u201cSearcy Regional Airport.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This change not only allows the airport to be more recognizable for eclipse viewers to find, but it promotes the status of the airport per the Federal Aviation Administration\u2019s (FAA) guidelines. Airport manager Roger Pearson saw the renaming as a welcome change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have actually met the FAA\u2019s requirements for a regional airport for a while,\u201d Pearson said. \u201cThe renaming is really for recognition.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These guidelines, established by the FAA, dictate what and how much travel can be done by an airport. Under the FAA\u2019s guidelines of what a regional airport should fulfill, the recognition of a regional airport means that the Searcy airport should \u201csupport regional economies by connecting communities to regional and national markets.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The city of Searcy has made new changes in many events and departments to update the city. Mayor Mat Faulkner saw the renaming of the airport as an update that would uplift Searcy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe recent name change from \u2018Searcy Municipal Airport\u2019 to \u2018Searcy Regional Airport\u2019 is indicative of the quality of facilities and services we provide, as well as our goals for growth and future expansion,\u201d Faulkner said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This change continued the trend of updates to the city of Searcy and its businesses in preparation for the eclipse. Faulkner said he felt confident this would continue to connect Searcy and benefit the city\u2019s economy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI commend our airport director, Roger Pearson, and the airport commission for their vision,\u201d Faulkner said. \u201cOur airport is one of our community\u2019s strongest assets. Aerospace is also one of our top four areas of focus in our recently released economic development strategy. There is a ton of potential through collaboration between our airport, educational institutions and industry. I\u2019m excited our city council approved the name change, and I believe it will serve us well into Searcy\u2019s future.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
All parties were hopeful for the airport\u2019s continued success and what it could mean for Searcy residents. The Searcy Airport Commission, led by Matt House, meets every first Wednesday of the month at noon. These meetings are open to residents\u2019 ideas and suggestions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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