The BlueCross Healthy Place at the Chattanooga Airport will be located opposite the airport’s runways and will benefit aviation enthusiasts, as well as residents of the city’s Shepherd, Brainerd, Brainerd Hills and Woodmore neighborhoods.

“Restoring a dedicated observation area at the Chattanooga Airport is deeply meaningful to us— it honors a beloved tradition and brings back a long-missed connection between our community and the magic of aviation,” said April Cameron, Chattanooga Airport president and CEO. “This new space will give families, students and aviation enthusiasts a front-row seat to the excitement of flight, while providing a peaceful place to gather.”

“Our goal with the BlueCross Healthy Place program has always been to bring people together, in communities of all sizes, all across our state,” said Dalya Qualls White, executive director of the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation. “We’re excited to partner with the Chattanooga Airport on a space that will benefit area residents and support the airport’s growth and impact on our region.”