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State aviation officials have ordered the Combs Airport in Johnson County to shut down.

They claim the airport is unsafe and say it must close by the end of the month.

However, local officials disagree and believe this is politically motivated.

The Aviation Board says the mountainous terrain makes it unsafe to take off and land, but the airport manager says nothing has changed at the airport since it opened in 1964.

They also say the state board approved permits to build new hangars just four months ago.


Prestonsburg Mayor Jerry Fannin is filing an injuction to try and keep the airport open.