Aviation Guide for Kentucky
Comprehensive aviation resource for Kentucky pilots and aircraft owners. Explore financing options, local flying conditions, and community resources.
Aviation Infrastructure
Kentucky Airports & Facilities
Airport Network
Public Airports84
Private Airports320
Flight Schools14
Major FBOs
- • Louisville Aviation
- • Lexington Air Service
Flying Conditions
Regional Flying Characteristics
Weather & Terrain
VFR Days/Year220
Terrain TypeMountains to rolling farmland
Airspace ComplexityClass D Louisville, Lexington; mountain complexity east
Common Flight Routes
- → Louisville to Cincinnati
- → Appalachian mountain flights
Kentucky has a humid subtropical to temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers. The state experiences moderate precipitation year-round. Mountainous eastern regions present significant terrain challenges for operations.
Ownership & Finance
Kentucky Financing Factors
Taxes & Registration
State TaxesSales tax on aircraft; fuel tax applicable
RegistrationKentucky aircraft registration
Hangaring & Insurance
Hangar AvailabilityModerate availability
Average Monthly Cost$300-$550/month
Insurance NotesModerate rates; mountain region premiums
Community
Local Aviation Community
10
EAA Chapters
5,800
Estimated Pilots
1
Annual Events
Notable Destinations
- ✈ Daniel Boone National Forest
- ✈ Cumberland River valley
Annual Events
- 🎯 Kentucky Aviation Day
Popular Aircraft
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