Beech River Regional (KPVE), Tennessee
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Beech River Regional (KPVE) serves Lexington-Parsons, Tennessee, with a single 6,000-foot concrete runway suited to a range of business aircraft. The airport operates without a control tower and maintains a staffed schedule Monday through Saturday, supplemented by round-the-clock credit card fueling for both 100LL and Jet A. Customs service is not available onsite, with the nearest option at KHOP roughly 70 nautical miles away. According to FAA TFMSC data, the field handled 674 total operations in 2025, with business aviation accounting for the majority of that traffic.
Runways
Beech River Regional has one paved runway, 01/19, 6,000 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Beech River Regional has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Beech River Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Campbell Aaf (fort Campbell) (KHOP), 70 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Beech River Regional recorded 446 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at KPVE concentrates in the later months of the year, with November and December showing the highest monthly operation counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 55 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Beech River Regional averages 20.4 days above 90°F in July, 22.0 freeze days in January and 0.7 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.9°F, and January the coldest, at 50.4°F.
Weather station is 4.7 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Beech River Regional has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
REILs on Runway 01 and 19 are pilot-activated. MIRL on Runway 01/19 is controlled via CTAF. PAPI on Runway 01 and 19 operates continuously.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Credit card fuel service is available 24 hours a day.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Beech River Regional has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Hassell Field, 19.81 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KPVE offer for business aviation traffic?
Beech River Regional (KPVE) has a single paved runway, 01/19, measuring 6,000 feet long and 100 feet wide with a concrete surface. This length accommodates most business jet types operating in the region. The airport has no control tower, so pilots coordinate movements using the common traffic advisory frequency. Lighting includes pilot-activated REILs and PAPI on both ends, along with MIRL on the full runway length.
What fuel is available at Beech River Regional (KPVE)?
Beech River Regional (KPVE) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel, listed in airport data as A+. Credit card fueling service is available around the clock, according to airport remarks, which supports operations outside the standard attendance schedule. Staffed attendance runs Monday through Saturday from 0800 to 1700 local time. Pilots arriving outside those hours can still fuel using the self-serve card system.
Is customs clearance available at KPVE?
Beech River Regional (KPVE) does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs airport is KHOP, located approximately 69.92 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance near this Tennessee airport need to plan a stop or coordinate arrival at that facility instead. This distance should factor into routing and fuel planning for any international arrivals.
How much business aviation traffic does KPVE see, and when is it busiest?
Beech River Regional (KPVE) recorded 446 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 674 total operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Traffic builds toward the later months of the year, with November recording 55 operations and December 52, the two highest months. July also shows a notable increase at 50 operations. The airport falls into a moderate-traffic tier among general aviation facilities in the region.