KDWU

VFR

ASHLAND RGNL

ASHLAND · KENTUCKY

Elev
546.7'
Longest RWY
5,402'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:38Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KDWU
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,546.7'
MSL · field 546.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KDWU

Current METAR

Observed 02:38Z

KDWU 280238Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS -RA SCT080 OVC100 18/14 A2996 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S-NW TSB15E36B38RAB21 P0000 $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
988 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
6 NM NW
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LOU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SCOTT DARIN
Address
501 SCOTT ST, WORTHINGTON KY 41183

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 10
093°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 093° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,547 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/2893° / 273°5,402 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10PAPI 2-box left(3°)20', trees, 215' from thr, 179' R of cntrln, slope 0
28PAPI 2-box left(4°)30', trees, 224' from thr, 183' R of cntrln, slope 0

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 10
KDWU · 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
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
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 Huntington Air Traffic Control Tower at 304-453-2490.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated runway end identifier lights on runways 10 and 28; medium intensity runway lights on runways 10 and 28 operate on CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runways 10 and 28 are on continuously.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 28The radio tower is located 10,560 feet from runway end 28.Show FAA
  • 10Controlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • OWNEROwner is David Mansfield.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager's phone number is a cellphone.Show FAA
  • OWNEROwner's phone contact is Brad McGinis, board chair.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KDWU

Answer card
ICAO
KDWU
Name
ASHLAND RGNL
Location
ASHLAND, KENTUCKY
Elevation
546.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,546.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 5,402 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Ashland Regional Airport is in Ashland, Kentucky. The field elevation is 546.7 ft MSL. It has one runway, 10/28, which is 5,402 ft long and asphalt. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are 122.8. Clearance delivery is handled through Huntington Air Traffic Control Tower on 121.7 for CD/P. Approach and departure are on 128.4 and 270.1. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Ashland Regional Airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call ahead at (606) 494-2034 for current service details.

A few operational notes matter here. Birds are reported on and near the airport. There is a radio tower 10,560 ft from the runway 28 end. The published remarks also note a controlling obstruction that exceeds a 45 degree slope. Runway end identifier lights are available on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights on 10 and 28 operate on CTAF. PAPI is on continuously for both runway ends. For a first visit, brief the lighting and obstacle picture before you go. Check the current Chart Supplement for any additional local procedures before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What runway does KDWU use and how long is it?
KDWU has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 5,402 ft long and asphalt.
Is Ashland Regional Airport towered?
No. KDWU is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KDWU?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KDWU have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KDWU. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at KDWU?
Ashland Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (606) 494-2034 for current service details.
What are the tower or clearance delivery contacts for KDWU?
There is no control tower at KDWU. For clearance delivery, contact Huntington Air Traffic Control Tower at 304-453-2490.
What lighting is available on runway 10/28 at KDWU?
Runway end identifier lights are published for both ends. Medium intensity runway lights on 10 and 28 operate on CTAF. PAPI on both ends is on continuously.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at KDWU?
Bird activity is reported on and near the airport. There is also a radio tower 10,560 ft from the runway 28 end. Review the obstacle picture and current Chart Supplement before arrival.

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