FAA Clarifies Chattanooga Airport Board Selection Requirement
The FAA has announced it is not required to choose between different boards for the Chattanooga Airport.
Chattanooga, TN, October 2, 2026 —
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a statement indicating that it is not obligated to select between various boards for the Chattanooga Airport. This announcement clarifies the agency’s role concerning the governance structure of the airport, specifically regarding which governing body, if any, the FAA must mandate or endorse.
The exact nature of the different boards being considered, or the specific context that prompted this clarification, was not detailed in the FAA’s announcement. Consequently, information regarding the names of potential boards, their respective jurisdictions, or the timeline for any potential decisions remains unspecified.
The FAA’s stance suggests that the authority to determine or designate airport boards for Chattanooga does not fall under a direct requirement for the federal agency to make a choice. This leaves the process and final determination of the airport’s board structure open, with the specific parameters of this autonomy not further elaborated upon.
Further details regarding the implications of this FAA declaration for the Chattanooga Airport’s operational governance, potential administrative changes, or the parties involved in the decision-making process were not provided. The specific reasons behind the FAA’s decision to clarify its non-requirement to choose between boards were also not disclosed.
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