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

Verified

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:

A tornado caused significant damage at the Danville-Boyle County Airport in Kentucky, destroying an estimated dozen aircraft and 18 hangars.
The tornado was part of a larger storm system that spawned over 30 tornadoes across six states, resulting in a record-breaking long track and devastating damage.
The airport sustained heavy damage, with images showing flipped aircraft and extensive debris.
At least 70 fatalities were reported in Kentucky due to the storm.

See a mistake? Contact us.

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.