Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional (KSYM), Kentucky
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
KSYM, the Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional Airport, serves the Morehead, Kentucky area with a single paved runway suitable for light and midsize business aircraft. The airport is uncontrolled and operates on a published attendance schedule rather than continuous staffing. Business aviation traffic here is modest, consistent with a regional field serving a smaller metro area, and customs clearance requires a diversion to a nearby designated airport.
Runways
Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional has one paved runway, 02/20, 5,500 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Tri-State / Milton J Ferguson Field (KHTS), 49 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional recorded 252 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KSYM peaks in October, with volumes in that month roughly double the typical rate seen across most of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 45 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional averages 1.3 snow days in February.
Weather station is 6.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
REIL for runways 02 and 20, PAPI for runways 02 and 20, and MIRL for runway 02/20 are pilot-controlled via CTAF.
The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45-degree slope.
For clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis ARTCC.
Fuel service is available 24 hours a day using a credit card.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional has five airfields within 45 NM. The closest is Mount Sterling / Montgomery County (KIOB), 20.77 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway is available at KSYM?
Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional Airport (KSYM) has one paved runway, designated 02/20, measuring 5,500 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This single strip handles all fixed-wing traffic at the field. There is no parallel or crosswind runway option at this airport.
Is fuel available at KSYM?
KSYM offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel service. According to the airport remarks, fuel service is available on a 24-hour basis using a credit card, allowing self-service access outside staffed hours. The airport's published attendance schedule otherwise covers weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays with limited hours.
Can international flights clear customs at KSYM?
KSYM does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is KHTS, located approximately 49 nautical miles away, so international arrivals must plan their clearance stop there before or after visiting Morehead. Operators should coordinate customs arrangements in advance given this distance.
How busy is KSYM for business aviation traffic?
Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional Airport recorded 252 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 341 total operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Traffic is unevenly distributed through the year, with October showing the highest monthly count at 45 operations. This places KSYM in a moderate traffic tier among regional airports.