Addington Field (KEKX), Kentucky
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Addington Field (KEKX) serves Elizabethtown, Kentucky, with a single paved runway handling both general aviation and business traffic under non-towered operations. The field sits roughly 48 nautical miles from the nearest metro area and reports business aviation as the majority of its annual operations. Customs clearance is not available onsite; aircraft requiring that service route through Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, about 30.63 nautical miles distant.
Runways
Addington Field has one paved runway, 05/23, 6,001 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Addington Field has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Addington Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (KSDF), 31 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Addington Field recorded 823 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KEKX concentrates in the spring and summer months, with July showing the highest monthly volume and January the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 109 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Addington Field averages 7.3 days above 90°F in July, 23.2 freeze days in January and 0.5 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.0°F, and January the coldest, at 42.0°F.
Weather station is 2.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Addington Field has published operating constraints in five categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Louisville Approach.
Taxiway D is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 50 feet or a gross weight exceeding 12,500 pounds.
REIL for Runway 05 and MIRL for Runway 05/23 are pilot-activated via CTAF. PAPI for both Runway 05 and Runway 23 operate continuously.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
No services after hours. Fuel is available 24 hours a day using a credit card.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Addington Field has five airfields within 31 NM. The closest is Godman Aaf (KFTK), 13.46 NM north.
Part of the Kentucky area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length available at KEKX?
Addington Field, identified as KEKX, has a single runway, 05/23, measuring 6001 feet in length and 100 feet wide. The surface is asphalt. This length supports most business jet operations without payload restrictions in typical conditions. The airport has no operating tower, so pilots coordinate movements on CTAF. With only one runway, crosswind conditions from other directions have no alternate alignment to fall back on.
Is there a taxiway restriction pilots should know about at Addington Field?
Yes, Taxiway D at Addington Field is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 50 feet or a gross weight above 12,500 pounds. Operators of larger business jets need to plan ground movements around this restriction and confirm an alternate taxi route before arrival. This is the only taxiway limitation noted for the field. Dispatchers handling midsize or larger jets should factor this into pre-arrival planning at KEKX.
Can international flights clear customs directly at KEKX?
No, Addington Field does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, about 30.63 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance need to route through that airport or another designated port of entry before or after operating at KEKX. Operators should confirm customs procedures and any required clearance in advance, since Addington Field itself offers no onsite customs processing.
What fuel is available at Addington Field and when?
Addington Field offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel, listed in the data as A+ grade. Fuel is available 24 hours a day using a credit card, even outside the field's staffed attendance hours. The attended schedule runs Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1800 and Saturday through Sunday from 0900 to 1700. Outside those hours, self-service credit card fueling keeps Jet A and 100LL accessible for transient traffic at KEKX.
How is business aviation traffic distributed through the year at KEKX?
Business aviation traffic at Addington Field varies noticeably by month, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. July recorded the highest volume at 109 operations, while January was the lowest at 29. Spring months, particularly March through May, also showed elevated activity compared to winter. Total annual business aviation operations reached 823 out of 1122 overall operations at the field. Dispatchers should expect seasonal peaks concentrated in the warmer months when planning slot or ramp availability at KEKX.