Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport (EKX)

Elizabethtown, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

KEKX

IATA

EKX

Elevation

775 ft

Region

US-KY

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KEKX

Local Code: EKX

Location: 37.686001° N, -85.925003° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport (KEKX) primarily serves general aviation and military operations, and there is no indication of recent commercial passenger airline service. Therefore, traveler sentiment and experiences are largely from the perspective of pilots and private aircraft users interacting with the airport's Fixed Base Operator (FBO), Elizabethtown Flying Service, Inc. Overall sentiment appears to be positive regarding the FBO's comprehensive services for general aviation.

What Travelers Love

Comprehensive FBO Services: Elizabethtown Flying Service, Inc., the airport's FBO, offers a wide range of services including refueling (100LL and Jet-A+), major airframe and powerplant maintenance, avionics sales and service, aircraft rental, flight instruction, pilot supplies, and gifts.
Convenient Ground Services: The FBO provides "one-call crew and passenger services" which can include catering and car rental reservations upon request, making travel easier for general aviation users.
Good Facilities for General Aviation: The airport offers hangars and tiedowns for parking aircraft. There are also pilot lounges, internet access, restrooms, and a flight planning room available.
Strategic Location: KEKX is centrally located in Kentucky, approximately 45 miles south of Louisville and 105 miles southwest of Lexington. It's also a hub for major roadways like I-65, US 31W, US 62, Western Kentucky Parkway, and Bluegrass Parkway, facilitating ground connections.

Common Complaints

Limited Traditional Passenger Amenities: As a general aviation airport, KEKX does not offer the typical amenities found in commercial passenger terminals, such as diverse dining options or retail stores.
Lack of Commercial Passenger Service: The airport briefly had commercial airline service in the late 1980s, but currently, it is primarily for general aviation, meaning no commercial flights for the general public. This also means no security wait times or customs/immigration experience for traditional travelers.
Ramp Fees for Larger Aircraft: There is a $75 ramp fee for turbo and larger aircraft, though this fee is waived with a 200-gallon fuel purchase.
Restrictions on Taxiway D: Taxiway D is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 50 feet or weighing more than 12,500 lbs.
Wildlife Concerns: There are occasional reports of birds on and in the vicinity of the airport.

Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport (KEKX) excels as a well-equipped and service-oriented hub for general aviation in central Kentucky, offering comprehensive FBO services and convenient access via major roadways. However, traditional commercial travelers seeking airline services, extensive terminal facilities, or typical airport amenities will find these absent, as the airport's focus is on private and military aircraft operations.

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`05/23`	6001 ft	100 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
A/D	LOUISVILLE APP/DEP	`123.675 MHz`
AWOS	AWOS 3	`121.025 MHz`
CLD	CLNC DEL	`119.45 MHz`
UNIC	CTAF/UNICOM	`122.8 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

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