Short History of KMKL
Mckellar-Sipes Regional Airport was established by the U.S. Government in 1941 as a military aviation training center and was given to the City of Jackson and Madison County after WWII for civilian use. Over the years additional land has been purchased, now totaling more than 800 acres. All airport property is owned jointly by the City of Jackson and Madison County.
KMKL in the News
Airport Authority Expects Busier 2012 for MKL
By Caitlyn Jones
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Story Created: Dec 28, 2011 CST
With the recent announcement of a new airline coming to McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport, authorities are expecting smoother and busier commercial flights.
The airport's executive director says the new SeaPort Airlines already has more advantages over the previous carrier, Tennessee Skies. You will soon be able to fly to Nashville and Memphis out of Jackson.
The carrier already has an agreement with the Nashville Airport that allows the planes to drop off passengers at the main terminal, something authorities say Tennessee Skies was never able to achieve. This means passengers do not have to go through TSA screenings until they get to their destinations.