Louisa County / Freeman Field (KLKU), Virginia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Louisa County / Freeman Field, identified by the code KLKU, is a public, non-towered airport in Louisa, Virginia, situated roughly 61 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The field handles a modest volume of business aviation traffic, with FAA TFMSC data recording 554 bizav operations against 1,024 total annual operations in 2025. A single paved runway serves all traffic, and both 100LL and Jet A fuel are available during posted attendance hours. Several general-purpose airports lie within range, including Orange County and Charlottesville-Albemarle, giving operators nearby alternates for diversion or fuel planning.
Runways
Louisa County / Freeman Field has one paved runway, 09/27, 4,300 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
Louisa County / Freeman Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Louisa County / Freeman Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Richmond Executive / Chesterfield County (KFCI), 42 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Louisa County / Freeman Field recorded 554 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KLKU is concentrated in August and November, with those months showing notably higher operations than the rest of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 78 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Louisa County / Freeman Field averages 12.8 days above 90°F in July, 23.9 freeze days in January and 1.6 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.7°F, and January the coldest, at 45.2°F.
Weather station is 2.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Louisa County / Freeman Field has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and environmental.
The beacon is located on the water tower, on the north side of the approach to runway 27.
A 3-foot PVC gas line marker is located approximately 26 feet from the runway 09 threshold, 54 feet left of centerline.
For clearance delivery, contact Potomac Approach.
REIL for runway 09/27, PAPI for runways 09 and 27, and MIRL for runway 09/27 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Louisa County / Freeman Field has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Orange County (KOMH), 14.69 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KLKU
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Frequently asked questions
Does KLKU have on-site customs clearance?
Louisa County / Freeman Field does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs airport is KFCI, located about 42 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near KLKU should plan to route through KFCI instead. This distance should factor into fuel and routing plans for international arrivals.
What fuel is available at Louisa County / Freeman Field?
Louisa County / Freeman Field stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field is uncontrolled, so fuel service follows the posted attendance schedule rather than continuous availability. Hours run Monday through Saturday from 0830 to 1700, and Sunday from 1000 to 1700 local time. Dispatchers should confirm timing against these hours before planning a fuel stop.
What is the runway length at KLKU?
KLKU has a single paved runway, 09/27, measuring 4,300 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's maximum paved runway length, meaning no other runway offers additional distance. The single-runway layout means wind conditions on any given day determine which direction is usable for approach and departure.
Is Louisa County / Freeman Field towered, and how are runway lights activated?
Louisa County / Freeman Field is a non-towered airport. Runway edge lights, REIL, and PAPI on both ends of runway 09/27 are pilot-activated through CTAF rather than controlled by tower personnel. Pilots approaching or departing KLKU should be prepared to key the microphone on the common frequency to bring up lighting as needed.