Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA)
Medium airport · Richmond, Kentucky, United States
Airport data
| Name | Central Kentucky Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KI39 |
| Elevation | 1,002 ft (305 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°37'51" W 84°19'56" 37.63080, -84.33230 |
| Location | Richmond, Kentucky, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5,001 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Central Kentucky Regional Airport at a glance
Central Kentucky Regional Airport is a medium airport in Richmond, Kentucky, United States. The field elevation of 1,002 ft (305 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRGA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 5,001 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRGA 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 Central Kentucky Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Grass Airport | KLEX | 51 km (28 NM) |
| London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field | KLOZ | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Lake Cumberland Regional Airport | KSME | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Julian Carroll Airport | KJKL | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Bowman Field | KLOU | 134 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Central Kentucky Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,002 ft field elevation of Central Kentucky 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 Central Kentucky Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Central Kentucky Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Central Kentucky Regional Airport is KI39, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Central Kentucky Regional Airport above sea level?
Central Kentucky Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,002 feet (305 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Central Kentucky Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.6308, -84.3323 — in Richmond, Kentucky, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Blue Grass Airport, about 51 km away.
Does KRGA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRGA 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 Central Kentucky Regional Airport?
Central Kentucky Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 5,001 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.