Council approves field naming at airport

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August 19, 2022

By News Staff,

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR In recognition of 50 years in the aviation industry, the Okmulgee City Council approved naming the field at the regional airport “Paul and Betty Abbott Field.” Covington Aircraft will celebrate 50 years of business in October. A request was made from the company’s executives and employees to name the Okmulgee Regional Airport in honor of Paul and Betty Abbott.

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