KRGA

VFR

CENTRAL KENTUCKY RGNL

RICHMOND · KENTUCKY

Elev
1,002.3'
Longest RWY
5,001'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KRGA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,002.3'
MSL · field 1,002.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +17 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KRGA

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

KRGA 280115Z AUTO 19018G25KT 10SM SCT075 SCT085 24/07 A2989 RMK AO2
Wind
190° @ 18G25 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
2,360 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
8 NM SW
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LOU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON BONHAM
Address
124 MADISON AIRPORT ROAD, RICHMOND KY 40475

Flight service · Hours

FSS LOU
LOUISVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1800
  • SAT · 0700-1800
  • SUN · 0700-1800

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 18 kt
RWY 18
170°M
Head/Tail
+17 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 170° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,002 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored170° / 350°5,001 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)40', tree, 946' from thr, 324' R of cntrln, slope 18

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 18
KRGA · 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 (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Lexington Approach at 859-514-7890.Show FAA
  • Student training is conducted within 15 nautical miles from the surface to 7,500 feet.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 18 and 36. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 18/36 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Operations are conducted west of the runway centerline.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager phone number is 859-699-6031.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe owner is George Wyatt.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager office landline phone number.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KRGA

Answer card
ICAO
KRGA
Name
CENTRAL KENTUCKY RGNL
Location
RICHMOND, KENTUCKY
Elevation
1,002.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,002.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 18 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Central Kentucky Rgnl sits in Richmond, Kentucky. The field elevation is 1,002.3 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 5,001 ft long. There is no control tower. Traffic uses CTAF 122.725. UNICOM is on the same frequency. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current chart and the weather on the day of flight.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedure says otherwise. Lexington Approach handles clearance delivery. The published contact number is 859-514-7890. Runway end identifier lights are active on 18 and 36. Precision approach path indicators are also on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 18/36. They are controlled by CTAF.

Eastern Kentucky University is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card. Student training is conducted within 15 NM from the surface to 7,500 ft. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. Operations are conducted west of the runway centerline. For a first-time arrival, expect a non-towered field with training traffic. Coordinate carefully on CTAF.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KRGA and can a single-engine piston use it?
KRGA has one runway, 18/36, at 5,001 ft. That is workable for many light piston aircraft. Performance still depends on weight, temperature, wind and density altitude.
What is the pattern altitude at Central Kentucky Rgnl?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedure says otherwise.
Does KRGA have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KRGA. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is Central Kentucky Rgnl towered?
No. KRGA is a non-towered airport. Arrivals and departures use CTAF 122.725.
What fuel is available on the field at KRGA?
Eastern Kentucky University is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. The published remarks also say 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card.
What are the KRGA tower or clearance delivery instructions?
There is no control tower at KRGA. For clearance delivery, contact Lexington Approach at 859-514-7890.
Are there any operational issues to know about at KRGA?
Yes. Student training is conducted within 15 NM from the surface to 7,500 ft. Deer and birds are also reported on and near the airport. Operations are conducted west of the runway centerline.
What lighting is available at KRGA for night operations?
Runway end identifier lights are active on 18 and 36. Precision approach path indicators are on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 18/36. They are controlled by CTAF.

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