Airports / Kentucky / KEKQ
Wayne Co Airport.
Monticello, Kentucky · 965 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KEKQ
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
965
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Monticello, Kentucky, Wayne Co Airport (KEKQ) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 965 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KEKQ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME, 17 nm), London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ, 39 nm), and Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KI39, 53 nm). With a single 4,000-foot paved runway, KEKQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from KEKQ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Monticello.
1 FBO serves KEKQ. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Wayne County Airport
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7 with access code; staffed Mon-Fri 10:00 AM-3:00 PM ET
- Unicom 122.8
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KEKQ
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
KEKQ
Elevation
965 ft
Coordinates
36.8552° N · 84.8561° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs KY fields
state range 407–1,473 ft
At 965 ft, KEKQ sits higher than 61% of the 28 Kentucky fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,000 ft
- 034,000 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,000 ft
KEKQ's 4,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 17nmSMELake Cumberland Regional AirportSomerset
- 39nmLOZLondon-Corbin Airport/Magee FieldLondon
- 53nmKI39Central Kentucky Regional AirportRichmond
- 55nmCSVCrossville Memorial Airport Whitson FieldCrossville
- 72nmLEXBlue Grass AirportLexington
- 75nmTYSMcGhee Tyson AirportKnoxville/Maryville
Location
Open the full mapKEKQ · Wayne Co Airport · Monticello, KY
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KEKQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 338 nm | 1h 11m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 372 nm | 1h 16m |
| New York (TEB) | 558 nm | 1h 42m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 637 nm | 1h 53m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 657 nm | 1h 56m |
| Houston (HOU) | 678 nm | 1h 59m |
| Miami (MIA) | 704 nm | 2h 2m |
| Boston (BED) | 711 nm | 2h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KEKQ?
- Wayne Co Airport's longest paved runway is 4,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KEKQ?
- Wayne Co Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Wayne Co Airport?
- One FBO serves KEKQ: Wayne County Airport. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to KEKQ?
- The closest alternate is Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME), about 17 nm away, followed by London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ) at 39 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KEKQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 11m (338 nm), Washington DC about 1h 16m (372 nm), New York about 1h 42m (558 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.