Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport (KHVC), Kentucky
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport (KHVC) is a public-use, non-towered field in southwestern Kentucky, positioned roughly 57 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The airport serves as a business aviation point of entry for the region, with a single paved runway long enough to handle mid-size jet traffic. Its proximity to Fort Campbell's military airfields places it within an active airspace environment, and clearance delivery traffic is directed to Campbell Approach.
Runways
Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport has one paved runway, 08/26, 5,505 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
Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Campbell Aaf (fort Campbell) (KHOP), 11 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport recorded 600 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KHVC concentrates in the summer and late-fall months, with July, October, and November each recording notably higher operations than the rest of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 69 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport averages 14.1 days above 90°F in July, 22.9 freeze days in January and 0.7 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.2°F, and January the coldest, at 43.8°F.
Weather station is 3.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: access and runway notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Campbell Approach.
REIL is activated on runway 08 and runway 26. PAPI is available on runway 08 and runway 26. MIRL is installed on runway 08/26, and all lighting is controlled via CTAF.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport has five airfields within 25 NM. The closest is Campbell Aaf (fort Campbell) (KHOP), 11.19 NM south.
Part of the Nashville area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway configuration at KHVC?
Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport (KHVC) has a single paved runway, 08/26, measuring 5,505 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most business jets operating into the field. The runway is served by REIL on both 08 and 26, along with PAPI on both ends for visual approach guidance. MIRL lighting is also installed on 08/26. All lighting is pilot-controlled via CTAF, since KHVC is a non-towered field.
Is KHVC a towered airport?
KHVC, Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport, is non-towered. Pilots coordinate arrivals and departures using CTAF, and runway lighting including REIL, PAPI, and MIRL on runway 08/26 is activated through the same frequency. For clearance delivery, traffic is directed to contact Campbell Approach rather than a local tower. Dispatchers should plan for standard non-towered procedures and self-announce sequencing at this field.
What fuel is available at Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport?
Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport stocks both 100LL avgas and Jet A, listed as A+ grade in airport data. Fueling attendance follows a set schedule: staffed Monday through Friday from 0900 to 1700, with on-call service on Saturday and Sunday. Operators planning weekend arrivals at KHVC should coordinate ahead given the on-call weekend arrangement. No fuel quantity or brand data is published for this field.
Does KHVC have on-site customs clearance?
Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport (KHVC) does not have customs processing on site. The nearest customs facility is at Campbell Army Airfield (KHOP), located approximately 11.19 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near KHVC need to route through that facility or another designated port of entry. Flight planning for international arrivals should account for this off-site customs requirement.
What does business aviation traffic look like at KHVC throughout the year?
Business aviation traffic at Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport (KHVC) totaled 600 operations in 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data, out of 862 total annual operations. Traffic is not evenly distributed across the year, with July recording the highest monthly count at 69 operations and September the lowest at 31. Fall months, particularly October and November, also see elevated activity above 60 operations each. Dispatchers scheduling trips into KHVC during summer and late fall should anticipate this seasonal concentration.