Middlesboro-Bell County Airport

Middlesboro, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

K1A6

IATA

Elevation

1154 ft

Region

US-KY

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: K1A6

Local Code: 1A6

Location: 36.610257° N, -83.737385° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Traveler reviews for Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6) are extremely limited and outdated, with the most recent direct traveler experiences found dating back to 2016 and 2011. Globalair.com indicates "No ratings yet" as of September 2025, and other platforms require login to view reviews, making recent public sentiment difficult to ascertain. Based on the available (older) information and current airport services, general aviation pilots previously reported a positive experience regarding the terminal and staff.

What Travelers Love (based on older reviews and current services):

Great Terminal and Service: Older reviews highlight a "great" terminal and "very good" service.
Friendly and Helpful Staff: The staff was noted as "great" and helpful in past reviews.
Competitive Fuel Prices: Fuel prices were considered competitive by travelers.
24/7 Self-Serve Fuel: The airport offers 24-hour, credit card-based self-service fuel for both 100LL and Jet A.
Pilot Amenities: The administration building is accessible to pilots 24/7 and includes restrooms, weather planning resources, a phone, Internet, WiFi, vending machines, a crew lounge, and showers.
Courtesy Car and Rental Car Availability: A courtesy car and rental car services are listed as available.
Maintenance Services: General maintenance and secure aircraft hangar storage are offered.

Common Complaints

Lack of Recent Traveler Feedback: A significant current "complaint" for anyone seeking to use the airport is the absence of recent public reviews, making it challenging to gauge current traveler sentiment and conditions.
Outdated Markings and Signage (Runway): Runway markings have been noted as "faded & algae cvrd" and in "Poor condition".
Obstructions and Narrow Taxiways: There are noted obstructions near the runway, including a berm, fence, and road, and trees violate transitional surfaces. Additionally, narrow taxiways may require large aircraft to back taxi to and from the apron.
Daylight Operations Only for Runway 10/28: Runway 10/28 is restricted to daylight operations only.
Limited Instrument Procedures: Only an RNAV (GPS)-A approach is available.
No Security Wait Time Information: As a small general aviation airport, there is no TSA or customs presence, and thus, no published security wait times or customs/immigration experience to report.

Middlesboro-Bell County Airport appears to be a well-equipped general aviation facility with a focus on serving pilots with essential services and amenities, though recent direct traveler experiences are not readily available. Pilots planning to visit should be aware of the runway conditions and operational remarks.

Generated 5 days ago

This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Airport Routes

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`10/28`	3631 ft	75 ft	ASPH-G	Active

Type	Description	Frequency
AWOS	AWOS	`119.425 MHz`
CTAF/UNICOM	CTAF/UNICOM	`122.8 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Information

Detailed ground transportation information for Middlesboro-Bell County Airport is being prepared. This includes information about taxis, rental cars, and public transportation options.

Taxis

Taxis are typically available outside arrival terminals at most airports.

Rental Cars

Major rental car companies typically have counters at airports with commercial service.

Public Transportation

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Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.