Barkley Regional (KPAH), Kentucky
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Barkley Regional Airport (KPAH) serves Paducah, Kentucky, with two paved runways handling business aviation traffic recorded by the FAA TFMSC at 3,252 operations in 2025. The airport is towered and attended daily on a fixed schedule, with both 100LL and Jet A fuel on the field. Customs clearance is not available onsite; the nearest customs airport is KHOP, roughly 66 nautical miles away.
Runways
Barkley Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 05/23, is 6,500 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Barkley Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 5am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Barkley Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Campbell Aaf (fort Campbell) (KHOP), 66 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Barkley Regional recorded 3,252 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January, October and December. Business aviation traffic at KPAH is concentrated toward the start and end of the year, with December, January, and October showing the highest monthly operations.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 310 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Barkley Regional averages 17.0 days above 90°F in July, 22.2 freeze days in January and 0.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.9°F, and January the coldest, at 44.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Barkley Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
When the control tower is closed, pilots can activate MALSR on Runway 05, REIL on Runways 23 and 32, PAPI on Runways 23 and 32, HIRL on Runway 05/23, MIRL on Runway 14/32, taxiway lighting, and the lighted wind cone via CTAF.
Aircraft operations are not visible from opposite runway ends due to the airport's grade.
PCR VALUE: 860/F/B/X/T
PCR VALUE: 550/F/D/X/T
A National Weather Service office is located on the airport.
Surface conditions are not monitored between 0600 and 1800. Wet surface conditions are not reported.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC.
The airport maintains Index A firefighting capability; Index B is available upon request.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Barkley Regional has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Metropolis Municipal, 7.44 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KPAH / Barkley Regional?
Barkley Regional (KPAH) operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 05/23 is the longer of the two at 6,500 feet, with a width of 150 feet. Runway 14/32 measures 5,499 feet long and is also 150 feet wide. Both runways support the airport's business aviation traffic, which totaled 3,252 operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. The airport sits at a field elevation of 410 feet.
Is fuel available at KPAH?
Barkley Regional (KPAH) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The airport is attended daily from 0500 to 1800 local time. Outside of attended hours, pilots should plan operations accordingly since surface condition monitoring also stops at 1800 and resumes at 0600. KPAH is a towered field, which adds another layer of operational support during staffed hours. Dispatchers should confirm current fuel service status directly given the fixed attendance window.
Where is the nearest customs facility to KPAH?
Barkley Regional (KPAH) does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-capable airport is KHOP, located approximately 65.79 nautical miles away. Flight crews arriving from international origins need to route their customs clearance through KHOP rather than clearing at KPAH itself. This distance should factor into fuel planning and routing decisions for any inbound international leg. Dispatchers should confirm current customs procedures and hours at KHOP before finalizing an itinerary through this region.
What lighting is available at KPAH when the tower is closed?
When the control tower at Barkley Regional (KPAH) is closed, pilot-controlled lighting can be activated via CTAF. This includes MALSR on Runway 05, REIL on Runways 23 and 32, and PAPI on Runways 23 and 32. HIRL lighting serves Runway 05/23, while MIRL lighting serves Runway 14/32. Taxiway lights and the lighted wind cone are also included in this CTAF-activated system, giving pilots lighting control outside towered hours.
Does Barkley Regional Airport have any known visibility limitations between runway ends?
Yes. At Barkley Regional (KPAH), aircraft operations are not visible from opposite runway ends due to the airport's grade. This is a documented operational note that pilots and dispatchers should account for when coordinating traffic or making position calls, particularly at a towered field like KPAH where visual sequencing matters. The condition applies to the airport generally rather than to one specific runway pairing. Crews should rely on radio communication rather than visual confirmation across the field in this regard.