Stillwater Regional Airport Airfield Damaged Due to Unauthorized Military Aircraft Landing

The 737-900 represents the largest aircraft that lands at Stillwater Regional Airport.
The 737-900 represents the largest aircraft that lands at Stillwater Regional Airport.

Stillwater Regional Airport remains safe and operational after sustaining significant airfield damage due to an unauthorized military aircraft operation on Sunday, Dec. 13. Airport staff have temporarily patched surface damage to the runway and taxiways but must have the sub-surface assessed for potential long-term damage.

A U.S. Air Force C17 Globe Master aircraft landed around noon on Sunday, cha…