KCPF Wendell H Ford Airport

Before you fly into KCPF

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,256.8'

MSL · field 1,256.8' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 24

H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KCPF

Current METAR

Observed 09:35Z

KCPF 120935Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 22/20 A2999 RMK AO2

Wind: 230° @ 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 22°C / 20°C
Altimeter: 29.99 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,312 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KCPF does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KJKL (JULIAN CARROLL) · 12.7 NM away. Conditions at KCPF may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KJKL 120539Z 1206/1306 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250 FM121200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT130 FM121600 26007KT P6SM BKN060 PROB30 1217/1219 4SM -TSRA OVC025CB FM121900 27008KT 6SM -SHRA BKN060 PROB30 1219/1221 4SM TSRA OVC025CB FM122100 29007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100 PROB30 1221/1223 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB FM130000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW040 FEW100

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 12:00Z

Wind: Variable at 3 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 25,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 10 NM NW
VFR sectional: CINCINNATI
ARTCC: ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: LOU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JORDYN AMUNDSEN
Phone: 606-275-8003
Address: 1300 WENDELL H. FORD TERMINAL ROAD, CHAVIES KY 41727

Flight service · Hours

FSS LOU: LOUISVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0800-1800

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

230° · 4 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 24

233°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
14/32	133° / 313°	5,499 ft	ASPH	Standard L
06/24Favored	53° / 233°	3,246 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
14	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3.29°)	—	20', hangar, 638' from thr, 487' R of cntrln, slope 21
32	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(4.04°)	—	22', trees, 247' from thr, 435' R of cntrln, slope 2

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KCPF WENDELL H FORD in HAZARD, KENTUCKY, showing runways 14/32, 06/24 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 14

LC · CAT I

CPF

109.35

LOC RWY 14

KCPF · IAP

LOC RWY 14

KCPF · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA+
Oxygen (bulk): HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair: Minor
Other services: CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: Yes
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LL

$5.65

KCPF·Triton Airways

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$3.99

0VG·Lee County Airport·44.1 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Triton Airways 122.700(606) 439-5140 WebsiteAvfuel2d ago	$5.65	—	—

Triton Airways
122.700(606) 439-5140
—
100LL
$5.65
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

Jet A$3.99at0VGLee County Airport44.1 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.

Lighting notes

ACTVT REIL RWY 14 & 32; PAPI RWY 14 & 32; MIRL RWY 14/32- CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

06/24CLSD DLY SS-SR; BOTH RWY ENDS HAVE 300 FT DROP OFF.

Approach & departure obstructions

24TREES & BRUSH 25 FT FM SFC END BOTH SIDES.
32PAPI RWY 32 UNUSBL BYD 2.5 NM; PAPI RWY 32 UNUSBL BYD 7 DEGS RIGHT & BYD 5 DEGS LEFT OF CTNRLN.

Other notes

RAMP FEES.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KCPF

Answer card

ICAO: KCPF
Name: WENDELL H FORD
Location: HAZARD, KENTUCKY
Elevation: 1,256.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,256.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 14/32 · 5,499 ft
Published ILS approaches: 1
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 6°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 230° at 4 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 24

Wendell H Ford Airport sits in Hazard, Kentucky. Field elevation is 1,256.8 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 5,499 ft on runway 14/32. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. The field has one ILS approach. It serves runway 14.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston planning unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Triton Airways is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (606) 439-5140 for current service details before you go. Ramp fees apply.

This is a field where runway choice matters. Runway 06/24 is closed daily from sunset to sunrise. Both ends of 06/24 have a 300-foot drop off. Trees and brush are close to the end of runway 24. Runway 14/32 has PAPI and runway end identifier lights. The PAPI for runway 32 has limits beyond 2.5 NM. It is also unusable beyond 7 degrees right and beyond 5 degrees left of centerline. For clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411. Check the current Chart Supplement before departure for any changes to lighting, procedures, or local restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KCPF?

Runway 14/32 is the longest runway at 5,499 ft asphalt. That is the runway to plan on if you need the most pavement.

What is the pattern altitude at Wendell H Ford Airport?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston planning unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is there an ILS at KCPF?

Yes. The airport has one ILS approach. It serves runway 14. Verify the current approach plate and Chart Supplement before flying it.

Is KCPF towered or uncontrolled?

KCPF has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.7 for self-announced traffic and monitor local traffic closely.

Which runway should I avoid at night at KCPF?

Runway 06/24 is closed daily from sunset to sunrise. Plan on runway 14/32 for night operations unless the airport operator tells you otherwise.

What hazards are published for runway 24 at KCPF?

Trees and brush are reported 25 ft from the surface at the end of runway 24 on both sides. There is also a 300-foot drop off at both ends of runway 06/24.

Which FBO is on the field at KCPF?

Triton Airways is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (606) 439-5140 for current availability and service details.

Does KCPF have runway lighting and PAPI?

Runway 14/32 has medium intensity runway lights on CTAF. Runway 14 and 32 also have PAPI. The PAPI for runway 32 has published viewing limits, so verify your approach geometry before night or low-vis operations.

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