Kentucky Airport Suffers Hit From Deadly Tornado

An estimated one dozen aircraft and 18 hangars are believed to be a total loss after a deadly tornado struck the Danville-Boyle County Airport in Kentucky early Saturday morning, according to reports.

Kimberly Johnson

Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 11:13 PM ET

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The airport was along the path of a string of powerful thunderstorms that spawned more than 30 tornadoes across six states. Courtesy: Danville-Boyle County Airport

Key Takeaways:

The Danville-Boyle County Airport in Kentucky sustained severe damage from a deadly tornado, with approximately a dozen aircraft and 18 hangars declared a total loss.
This tornado was part of a historic outbreak, producing over 30 tornadoes across six states, making it the most severe and deadly tornado event in Kentucky's history.
The storm featured the longest tornado track on record, stretching over 200 miles, and resulted in at least 70 fatalities in Kentucky alone.

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The airport, located about 40 miles south of Lexington, Kentucky, was along the path of a string of powerful thunderstorms that spawned more than 30 tornadoes across six states, according to the National Weather Service.