Wayne County Airport (KEKQ), Kentucky
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Wayne County Airport (KEKQ) serves Monticello, Kentucky with a single paved runway and part-time attendance on weekdays and Saturdays. The field sits at 963 feet elevation and supports business aviation traffic at a modest, steady volume typical of a general aviation airport in this part of Kentucky. Customs clearance is not available onsite, with the nearest customs airport at Lexington (KLEX) roughly 72 nautical miles away.
Runways
Wayne County Airport has one paved runway, 03/21, 4,000 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
Wayne County Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Wayne County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Blue Grass (KLEX), 72 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Wayne County Airport recorded 157 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KEKQ concentrates in the warmer months, with July recording the highest activity of the year according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 26 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Wayne County Airport averages 8.7 days above 90°F in August, 22.4 freeze days in January and 1.3 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.3°F, and January the coldest, at 44.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Wayne County Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
REIL for runway 21, and PAPI and MIRL for runway 03/21, are activated via CTAF. Lighting intensity can be set to a low preset or increased, also via CTAF.
A fence runs parallel to the runway, located 249.5 feet to the left.
Runway markings are faded and covered with algae.
For clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis ARTCC.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with credit card payment.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Wayne County Airport has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Russell County, 15.03 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KEKQ
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KEKQ offer for arriving aircraft?
Wayne County Airport (KEKQ) has a single paved runway, 03/21, measuring 4,000 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway option at the field, and its length caps the paved surface available for operations. Pilots should note the runway markings are reported as faded and algae covered.
Is fuel available at Wayne County Airport around the clock?
Fuel is available 24/7 at Wayne County Airport (KEKQ) with credit card access, offering both 100LL and A+ fuel types including Jet A. This allows aircraft to refuel outside the attended staffing hours. The airport itself is staffed Monday through Saturday from 0830 to 1730, with no attendance on Sundays.
Does KEKQ have customs clearance onsite?
Wayne County Airport (KEKQ) does not have customs clearance onsite. The nearest customs facility is at Lexington (KLEX), located approximately 71.91 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs processing should plan to route through Lexington rather than expecting service at Monticello.
What lighting is available for night operations at KEKQ?
Wayne County Airport (KEKQ) provides pilot-controlled lighting activated via CTAF, including REIL on runway 21 and PAPI and MIRL on runway 03/21. The lighting intensity can be adjusted from a low preset to increased intensity through the same CTAF activation. This gives pilots control over approach and runway lighting without airport staff on site.