KCPF

VFR

WENDELL H FORD

HAZARD · KENTUCKY

Elev
1,256.8'
Longest RWY
5,499'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
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 14
H/W +4 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KCPF

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

KCPF 280235Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 22/12 A2995 RMK AO2
Wind
170° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,361 ft
Ceiling
10,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

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
Address
1300 WENDELL H. FORD TERMINAL ROAD, CHAVIES KY 41727

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 5 kt
RWY 14
133°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 133° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,257 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored133° / 313°5,499 ftASPHStandard L
06/2453° / 233°3,246 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 4-box left(3.29°)20', hangar, 638' from thr, 487' R of cntrln, slope 21
32PAPI 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 14
LC · CAT I
CPF
109.35
LOC RWY 14
KCPF · IAP
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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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 14 and 32 have activated runway end identifier lights. Runway 14 and 32 have PAPI. Runway 14/32 has medium intensity runway lights on CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24Runway 06/24 is closed daily from sunset to sunrise. Both runway ends have a 300-foot drop off.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 24Trees and brush 25 feet from the surface are located at the end of runway 24 on both sides.Show FAA
  • 32The PAPI for runway 32 is unusable beyond 2.5 nautical miles. The PAPI for runway 32 is unusable beyond 7 degrees right and beyond 5 degrees left of the centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Ramp fees apply.Show FAA

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
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

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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