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...]
Two Escape Plane Crash at Jamestown Airport
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...]
Jamestown Airport Awarded Grant For Fire Suppressant Testing Equipment
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...]
Many Businesses, Organizations Holding Solar Eclipse Events
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...]
Jamestown Airport To Hold Two-Day Solar Eclipse Event
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...]
City Council Hears Update On Efforts To Bring Commercial Air Back to Jamestown Airport
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...]
Chautauqua County Airports Receiving $1.6 Million For Infrastructure Enhancements
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...]
Jamestown Airport Receiving $1.9 Million from FAA For Fencing Project
The Jamestown Airport is receiving a $1.9 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for its fencing project. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced an Airport Improvement Grant in the amount of $1,906,849 to the airport. The funding … [Read more...]
Public Facilities Committee Hears Request to Accept Grant to Do Work on County Airports
The Chautauqua County Airports in Jamestown and Dunkirk have been awarded a total of $306,000 from the FAA for upgrades. County Airport General Manager Shannon Barnhart asked the Legislature's Public Facilities Committee to accept the grant, "At … [Read more...]
Victims Identified In Plane Crash Near the Jamestown Airport
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has identified the two men who died in a plane crash near the Jamestown Airport Tuesday afternoon. Sheriff Jim Quattrone identified the pilot as 52-year-old Roger Jay Ryall of Toronto, Canada and the plane’s … [Read more...]
