Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport (KBYL), Kentucky
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport (KBYL) is a public-use, non-towered field in Williamsburg, Kentucky, sitting at 1,178 feet elevation and serving a modest volume of business aviation traffic. The airport offers a single paved runway and fuel service during posted attendance hours, with customs clearance handled at the nearest port rather than on site. Its position places it roughly 336 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area, making it a regional option for operators working the eastern Kentucky corridor.
Runways
Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport has one paved runway, 02/20, 5,499 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Mc Ghee Tyson (KTYS), 60 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport recorded 218 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KBYL is concentrated in the spring and fall months, particularly April through June and September through October, with far lower activity in winter.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 32 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport averages 8.1 days above 90°F in July, 24.4 freeze days in January and 1.4 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87.1°F, and January the coldest, at 45.3°F.
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
Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
REIL runway 02/20, PAPI runway 02/20, and MIRL runway 02/20 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Runway markings are faded and covered with algae.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -16C.
For clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is London / Corbin / Magee (KLOZ), 18.48 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there fuel available at KBYL?
Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport (KBYL) stocks 100LL and Jet A fuel, with Jet A listed under the A+ designation. Fueling aligns with the field's attendance schedule, which runs 0900-1800 Monday through Saturday and 1200-1600 on Sunday. Outside those hours the field is unattended, so operators should plan arrivals accordingly. There is no control tower at this airport, so fuel service depends entirely on staffed hours.
Does KBYL have customs clearance on site?
KBYL does not have customs available on site. The nearest customs facility is KTYS, located approximately 59.90 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international origins need to route their clearance through KTYS or another designated port before continuing to Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport. This distance should be factored into routing and fuel planning for international itineraries.
How long is the runway at Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport?
Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport (KBYL) has a single paved runway, 02/20, measuring 5,499 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the airport's only runway, so wind coverage is limited to that single alignment. The runway markings are currently noted as faded and algae covered, which operators should keep in mind for visual reference during approach and rollout.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at KBYL?
Business aviation traffic at Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport (KBYL) concentrates in the spring and fall months, with October, June, April, and May showing the highest operation counts according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Winter months, particularly January and February, see minimal activity. Total annual business aviation operations reached 218 out of 284 total operations recorded for the year at this ops tier 2 field.