Lebanon Springfield / George Hoerter Field (6I2), Kentucky
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lebanon Springfield / George Hoerter Field, identified locally as 6I2, is a public-use airport serving Springfield, Kentucky, at an elevation of 871 feet. The field is non-towered and offers a single paved runway, with fuel service and pilot-activated lighting supporting general and business aviation traffic. Customs clearance is not available onsite, with the nearest option at KLEX roughly 38.57 nautical miles away. According to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, the field handles a modest but seasonally concentrated volume of business aviation activity.
Runways
Lebanon Springfield / George Hoerter Field has one paved runway, 11/29, 5,001 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lebanon Springfield / George Hoerter Field 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
Lebanon Springfield / George Hoerter Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Blue Grass (KLEX), 39 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lebanon Springfield / George Hoerter Field recorded 482 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August and October. Business aviation traffic at 6I2 is notably concentrated in the late summer and fall months, with August, September, and October each recording the highest monthly operations of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 66 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lebanon Springfield / George Hoerter Field averages 0.3 snow days in January.
Weather station is 4.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lebanon Springfield / George Hoerter Field has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Louisville Approach.
The REIL lights on runways 11 and 29, the PAPI on runways 11 and 29, and the MIRL on runway 11/29 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Trees to the northeast penetrate the 7:1 transitional surface.
The approach ratio is 30:1 to the displaced threshold.
Fuel is available 24/7 with credit card access.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lebanon Springfield / George Hoerter Field has five airfields within 34 NM. The closest is Samuels Field (KBRY), 16.36 NM northwest.
Part of the Kentucky area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does Lebanon Springfield / George Hoerter Field (6I2) offer?
Lebanon Springfield / George Hoerter Field operates a single asphalt runway, 11/29, measuring 5,001 feet by 75 feet. This length accommodates most light and midsize business aircraft under normal conditions. The field is non-towered, so pilots coordinate movements on the CTAF. REIL, PAPI, and MIRL lighting are available on both runway ends and are pilot-activated.
Is fuel available at 6I2 and when?
6I2 stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel, listed as A+ in the field data. Fuel is available 24/7 with credit card access, according to airport remarks. The field itself is attended daily from 0800 to 1700. Outside those hours, self-service fueling remains the option for arriving aircraft.
Where does traffic clear customs near Lebanon Springfield / George Hoerter Field?
Lebanon Springfield / George Hoerter Field has no customs service onsite. The nearest customs-equipped airport is KLEX, located approximately 38.57 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance should plan a stop there or coordinate arrangements in advance. Dispatchers should factor this distance into routing for any international arrival at 6I2.
What is the seasonal traffic pattern at 6I2?
Business aviation traffic at Lebanon Springfield / George Hoerter Field, per FAA TFMSC data for 2025, concentrates heavily in the fall months. August, September, and October each logged 57 to 66 operations, well above the winter months of 16 to 24. Total annual business aviation operations reached 482 out of 790 overall movements. Dispatchers scheduling flights in late summer or fall should anticipate this higher volume.