Sturgis Municipal (KTWT), Kentucky
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Sturgis Municipal Airport (KTWT) is a public-use, non-towered field in Sturgis, Kentucky, offering a single paved runway suitable for a range of business aviation traffic. Fuel is available around the clock via credit card, and the field falls under Evansville Approach for clearance delivery. The nearest customs airport is KHOP, roughly 57 nautical miles away, since customs service is not provided onsite at KTWT.
Runways
Sturgis Municipal has one paved runway, 01/19, 5,000 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Sturgis Municipal has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Sturgis Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Campbell Aaf (fort Campbell) (KHOP), 57 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Sturgis Municipal recorded 263 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at KTWT builds through the second half of the year, with October and November posting the highest monthly operations counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 33 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Sturgis Municipal averages 18.5 days above 90°F in July and 23.3 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.6°F, and January the coldest, at 43.4°F.
Weather station is 12.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Sturgis Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: access and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Evansville Approach. When Approach is closed, contact Indianapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center instead.
Runway end identifier lights are active on Runway 01 and Runway 19. Precision approach path indicators are active on Runway 01 and Runway 19. Medium intensity runway lights serve Runway 1/19, all activated via CTAF.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day using a credit card.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Sturgis Municipal has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional (KGDA), 14.43 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KTWT
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KTWT offer for business aviation traffic?
Sturgis Municipal Airport (KTWT) has a single paved runway, 01/19, measuring 5,000 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length matches the airport's maximum paved runway figure, meaning 01/19 is the field's primary and only usable strip for fixed-wing traffic. Both runway ends are equipped with REIL and PAPI lighting, and the full runway is served by MIRL, all activated via CTAF.
Is fuel available at KTWT outside normal business hours?
Yes, fuel at Sturgis Municipal Airport (KTWT) is available 24 hours a day through a credit card self-service system. The airport stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel, according to the field's fuel type data. The attended schedule at KTWT runs daily from 0700 to 1700, but the credit card fueling system extends access beyond those staffed hours.
How does KTWT handle customs clearance for international arrivals?
Sturgis Municipal Airport (KTWT) does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-equipped airport is KHOP, located approximately 56.67 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance near KTWT should plan to route through that facility rather than expecting onsite processing at Sturgis Municipal.
What is the business aviation traffic volume at KTWT?
Sturgis Municipal Airport (KTWT) recorded 263 business aviation operations in 2025, out of 406 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. This places KTWT in the tier-two traffic category among airports tracked by Skystar. Monthly volumes vary noticeably, with the lowest counts in spring months like April and the highest in late fall, particularly October and November.