Barkley Regional Airport (KPAH)
Medium airport · Paducah, Kentucky, United States
Airport data
| Name | Barkley Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPAH |
| IATA | PAH |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°3'39" W 88°46'26" 37.06080, -88.77380 |
| Location | Paducah, Kentucky, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,499 ft (1981 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,499 ft (1676 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Barkley Regional Airport at a glance
Barkley Regional Airport is a medium airport in Paducah, Kentucky, United States, known to airline systems as PAH. The field elevation of 410 ft (125 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPAH are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 6,499 ft (1981 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPAH shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Barkley Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau Regional Airport | KCGI | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois | KMWA | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Southern Illinois Airport | KMDH | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) | KHOP | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Evansville Regional Airport | KEVV | 154 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Barkley Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 410 ft field elevation of Barkley Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Barkley Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Barkley Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Barkley Regional Airport is KPAH, and its IATA code is PAH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Barkley Regional Airport above sea level?
Barkley Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 410 feet (125 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Barkley Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.0608, -88.7738 — in Paducah, Kentucky, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, about 73 km away.
Does KPAH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPAH appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Barkley Regional Airport?
Barkley Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,499 ft (1981 m) with a ASP surface.