KSME

VFR

LAKE CUMBERLAND RGNL

SOMERSET · KENTUCKY

Elev
927.3'
Longest RWY
5,801'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSME
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,927.3'
MSL · field 927.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23
H/W +9 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KSME

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

KSME 280115Z AUTO 20010G16KT 160V230 10SM BKN075 BKN085 24/12 A2989 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
Wind
200° @ 10G16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,267 ft
Ceiling
7,500 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
3 NM S
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
SME (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KELLIE BAKER
Address
500 W.O. NEWELL DRIVE, SOMERSET KY 42501

Flight service · Hours

FSS LOU
LOUISVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1800
  • SAT-SUN · 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 10 kt
RWY 23
218°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23 · 218° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,927 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored38° / 218°5,801 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
055,800'5,800'5,800'5,287'PAPI 2-box right(3°)13', tree, 289' from thr, 32' R of cntrln, slope 6
235,800'5,800'5,800'5,500'PAPI 2-box left(3°)17', tree, 281' from thr, 317' R of cntrln, slope 4

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 05
LD · CAT I
SME
109.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 05
KSME · 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
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AMB

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
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 Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 05 and 23. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 05 and 23. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 05/23 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23The approach slope ratio to the displaced threshold of runway 23 is 8 to 1.Show FAA
  • 05The approach slope ratio to the displaced threshold of runway 05 is 18 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Index A aircraft rescue and fire fighting equipment is available on request. The airport is closed to unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSME

Answer card
ICAO
KSME
Name
LAKE CUMBERLAND RGNL
Location
SOMERSET, KENTUCKY
Elevation
927.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,927.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,801 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23

Lake Cumberland Rgnl sits in Somerset, Kentucky. The field elevation is 927.3 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 5,801 ft long and asphalt. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The published ILS is for runway 05.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at about 1,927.3 ft MSL. The on-field FBO is Lake Cumberland Regional Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly at (606) 679-7908 for current services.

A few published remarks matter here. Runway end identifier lights and PAPI are installed on both runway ends. Medium intensity runway lighting is controlled on CTAF. The airport also notes ARFF equipment is available on request. The field is closed to unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats. For clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis ARTCC. The runway 05 and 23 approach slope notes also suggest you should pay attention to threshold and approach path clearance on both ends. Check the current Chart Supplement before arrival for any local operating notes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSME?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,927.3 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does KSME have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts list one ILS approach. It is for runway 05.
Is Lake Cumberland Regional towered?
No. KSME is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the longest runway at KSME?
Runway 05/23 is the only runway. It is 5,801 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KSME?
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (606) 679-7908 for current services.
What should I know about runway lighting at KSME?
Runway end identifier lights and PAPI are installed on both runway ends. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 05/23. They are controlled by CTAF.
Is there anything special about the runway approaches at KSME?
Yes. The published remarks note approach slope ratios to the displaced thresholds on both runway 05 and runway 23. That is a cue to review the current Chart Supplement before you go in.
How do I get clearance delivery at KSME?
The published remark says to contact Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411 for clearance delivery.

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