Airports / Kentucky / EKX
Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport.
Elizabethtown, Kentucky · 775 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
33 ratings
0
Operators based
775
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#5 / 19
Kentucky airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 33 Google ratings , ranked against 19 rated KY fields.
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
Godman Army Air Field (FTK), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport (KEKX / EKX) sits in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, where it functions as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 775 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list EKX as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Godman Army Air Field (FTK, 13 nm), Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF, 30 nm), and Bowman Field (LOU, 35 nm). The field has a single 6,001-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from EKX are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from EKX to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KEKX. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Elizabethtown Flying Service, Inc.
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- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00
- Unicom 122.8
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KEKX
IATA
EKX
FAA / Local
EKX
Elevation
775 ft
Coordinates
37.6860° N · 85.9250° 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 775 ft, EKX sits lower than 54% of the 28 Kentucky fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,001 ft
- 05/236,001 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,001 ft
EKX's 6,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 13nmFTKGodman Army Air FieldFort Knox
- 30nmSDFLouisville Muhammad Ali International AirportLouisville
- 35nmLOUBowman FieldLouisville
- 49nmBWGBowling Green Warren County Regional AirportBowling Green
- 59nmOWBOwensboro Daviess County AirportOwensboro
- 66nmLEXBlue Grass AirportLexington
Location
Open the full mapKEKX · Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport · Elizabethtown, KY
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EKX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 273 nm | 1h 2m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 406 nm | 1h 21m |
| New York (TEB) | 583 nm | 1h 45m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 609 nm | 1h 49m |
| Houston (HOU) | 671 nm | 1h 58m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 724 nm | 2h 5m |
| Boston (BED) | 730 nm | 2h 6m |
| Austin (AUS) | 736 nm | 2h 7m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EKX?
- Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 6,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 EKX?
- Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves EKX: Elizabethtown Flying Service, Inc.. 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 EKX?
- The closest alternate is Godman Army Air Field (FTK), about 13 nm away, followed by Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) at 30 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EKX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 2m (273 nm), Washington DC about 1h 21m (406 nm), New York about 1h 45m (583 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.