Samuels Field (KBRY), Kentucky
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Samuels Field (KBRY) serves Bardstown, Kentucky, with a single paved runway supporting business aviation traffic in the region south of Louisville. The airport is non-towered and operates on a set attendance schedule, with business aviation making up the large majority of its recorded annual operations according to FAA TFMSC data. Its position roughly 26 nautical miles from the Louisville metro area places it within reach of several other regional fields, though customs clearance requires a routing to Louisville Muhammad Ali International.
Runways
Samuels Field has one paved runway, 03/21, 5,003 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Samuels Field has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Samuels Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (KSDF), 24 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Samuels Field recorded 821 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KBRY is concentrated in the spring and fall months, with October showing the highest volume and January the lowest, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 119 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 5.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Samuels Field has published operating constraints in two categories: access and runway notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Louisville Approach.
REIL for Runway 03 and Runway 21, PAPI for Runway 03 and Runway 21, and MIRL for Runway 03/21 are pilot-activated on CTAF.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Samuels Field has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Lebanon Springfield / George Hoerter Field, 16.36 NM southeast.
Part of the Kentucky area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is KBRY and where is it located?
KBRY is Samuels Field, a public-use airport serving Bardstown, Kentucky. The field sits at 669 feet elevation and lies roughly 26 nautical miles from the Louisville metro area. It is non-towered, so traffic is coordinated on CTAF. A single paved runway, 03/21, handles all operations. Business aviation accounted for 821 of the airport's 1,272 annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data.
What runway does Samuels Field offer for business aircraft?
Samuels Field offers one paved runway, designated 03/21, measuring 5,003 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most light and midsize business jets operating into KBRY. The runway is served by REIL and PAPI lights on both ends, along with MIRL, all pilot-activated on CTAF since the field is non-towered. There is no second runway, so wind coverage depends entirely on this single strip.
Is fuel available at KBRY, and what types?
Samuels Field stocks 100LL and A+ fuel, and Jet A is also available on the field. Fuel service aligns with the airport's attendance schedule, which runs Monday through Saturday from 0800 to 1700 local time. The field is unattended on Sundays. Dispatchers should plan arrivals accordingly, particularly for weekend trips where no staffed services are confirmed outside these hours.
Does Samuels Field have on-site customs clearance?
Samuels Field (KBRY) does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at Louisville Muhammad Ali International, about 24.33 nautical miles away. Operators requiring international clearance need to route through that airport or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at Bardstown. This distance should factor into trip planning for any flight arriving from outside the United States.
Why does traffic at KBRY vary through the year?
Traffic at Samuels Field is concentrated in certain months rather than spread evenly across the year. Business aviation operations peaked in October 2025 at 119 movements, compared with a low of 24 in January, according to FAA TFMSC data. Spring months, particularly April and May, also showed elevated activity relative to the winter low points. This pattern means dispatchers should expect lighter field activity in the deep winter months and busier conditions in fall.