Central Kentucky Regional Airport

Richmond, United States

Explore Richmond city guide Navigate to this airport

Routes out

Destinations

KRGA

ICAO

1002 ft

Elevation

AirlinesAirports profile

General aviation gateway serving the Richmond, Kentucky region.

Location

Richmond, United States

Central Kentucky Regional Airport (ICAO: KRGA) is a public general aviation airport located in Richmond, Kentucky, serving Madison County and the surrounding Bluegrass region. It does not offer scheduled commercial airline service and primarily accommodates private, charter, and corporate aircraft operations. The airport provides basic aviation infrastructure including runway facilities, fuel services, and fixed-base operator (FBO) support for general aviation users. It serves as an important resource for local businesses, agricultural operations, and private pilots in the area. Richmond is home to Eastern Kentucky University, and the airport occasionally supports university-related and community aviation needs. Larger commercial service for the region is typically accessed via Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, approximately 20 miles to the northwest.

Getting to & from

The airport is accessible primarily by personal vehicle or ground transportation via US-25 and nearby Interstate 75.

Airlines here

No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Central Kentucky Regional Airport; the facility serves general aviation traffic only.

Notable facts

›Serves Madison County and the greater Richmond, Kentucky area.
›No scheduled commercial airline service is offered.
›Supports general aviation, charter, and corporate flight operations.
›Located near Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond.
›Lexington's Blue Grass Airport provides the nearest commercial air service.

Wikipedia

This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Airlines serving this airport

No scheduled airline data available.

Routes

No route data available.

Hotels near Central Kentucky Regional Airport

Pick what matters for your layover or early flight, then compare on your favorite booking site.

Compare stays for your dates

Where

Check-in

Check-out

Guests

Rooms

AirlinesAirports may receive compensation when you book or purchase through some of the links on this page, at no additional cost to you. Prices and availability are set by the booking provider and may change. We never share your private trip details with partners — only the destination, dates and party size you searched.

City & Place Guide

Where Civil War history meets a thriving craft beer scene.

Richmond, Virginia sits at the heart of American history as the former capital of the Confederacy and a major battleground of the Civil War. The city has reinvented itself into a vibrant cultural hub, blending historic monuments and museums with a booming arts district, world-class murals, and one of the highest concentrations of craft breweries per capita in the nation.

The James River cuts through the city, offering urban whitewater rapids and miles of trails just minutes from downtown. Neighborhoods like Carytown, the Fan District, and Scott's Addition each carry their own personality, making Richmond easy to explore on foot or by bike across its walkable grid of streets.

•American Civil War Museum — immersive, balanced retelling of the war from multiple perspectives.
•Virginia Museum of Fine Arts — world-class free collection spanning 5,000 years of art.
•Belle Isle — island park in the James River with rapids, ruins, and hiking trails.
•Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden — stunning seasonal blooms across 50 manicured acres.
•Maymont — free Victorian estate with gardens, wildlife exhibits, and a Japanese garden.
•The Robert E. Lee Statue Pedestal — historic Monument Avenue landmark now recontextualized after 2020.

Getting around: Richmond is best explored by car or rideshare, as the public transit system (GRTC Pulse bus rapid transit) covers the main Broad Street corridor but has limited reach. Lyft and Uber are widely available. The city is highly bikeable with a growing network of lanes, and Zagster bike rentals are accessible downtown. Parking is generally affordable and easy outside rush hour.

Best time: Visit in April through May or September through October for mild temperatures, blooming scenery, and comfortable outdoor exploration.

Local food: Don't miss pimento cheese biscuits, shrimp and grits, Brunswick stew, and a tasting flight at one of Scott's Addition's legendary craft breweries.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

Passport, Visa & Immigration

Flying internationally via Central Kentucky Regional Airport? Check entry, transit and customs requirements for United States from official government sources.

United States visa & entry information →Embassy & consulate finder →

Encyclopaedia

Central Kentucky Regional Airport is a public airport 9 miles (14 km) from Richmond, Kentucky, in Madison County, Kentucky. It is owned by the Madison Airport Board.

Read full article on Wikipedia