By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
Gainesville's Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport renovations continue
Airport trying to keep up with growing demand, expectations
0418airport6
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport Manager Terry Palmer looks at cracks in the surface of the area near the terminal that will be resurfaced. The second phase of terminal area improvements, which includes resurfacing asphalt runways where cracks have formed and weeds have sprouted, is the latest item on the docket.
The venerable Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville continues to undergo renovations in keeping with growing demand and expectations. Dating to 1941, when it was a dirt airstrip, Lee Gilmer has runways of 4,001 feet and 5,500 feet in length. There are nearly 100 total hangars.