Regional gateway serving south-central Kentucky's Lake Cumberland area.
Location
Somerset, United States
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME/KSME) is a public-use airport located in Somerset, Kentucky, serving the south-central region of the state. It provides general aviation services and limited commercial connectivity to the surrounding communities, including access to the popular Lake Cumberland recreational area.
The airport is owned and operated by Pulaski County and sits at an elevation of approximately 927 feet above mean sea level. It features a single primary runway capable of handling small to medium-sized aircraft, supporting both private and charter operations.
The facility plays an important role in economic development for the region, facilitating business travel and providing an alternative to driving long distances to larger airports such as those in Lexington or Nashville.
Terminals
The airport has a modest terminal facility consistent with a small regional airport serving general aviation and limited commercial traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to and from the airport is primarily by personal vehicle or rental car, with limited taxi and rideshare options available in the Somerset area.
Notable facts
- ›Named in part after nearby Lake Cumberland, one of the largest man-made lakes in the eastern United States.
- ›Located in Pulaski County, Kentucky, and operated as a county-owned public-use facility.
- ›Sits at an elevation of approximately 927 feet above mean sea level.
- ›Primarily serves general aviation traffic including private, charter, and corporate flights.
- ›The airport has historically had periods of commercial service, though scheduled commercial operations have been limited.
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