Airports / Kentucky / HOP
Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell).
Fort Campbell, Kentucky · 573 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
573
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
51 nm
To the nearest alternate
Nashville International Airport (BNA).
Overview
Located in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) (KHOP / HOP) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 573 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list HOP as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Nashville International Airport (BNA, 51 nm), Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (BWG, 54 nm), and Smyrna Airport (MQY, 62 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 10,926-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from HOP are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Campbell AFB and Hopkinsville. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from HOP to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KHOP
IATA
HOP
FAA / Local
HOP
Elevation
573 ft
Coordinates
36.6742° N · 87.4897° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs KY fields
state range 407–1,473 ft
At 573 ft, HOP sits lower than 71% of the 28 Kentucky fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,926 ft
- 05/2310,926 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/364,500 ft × 100 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,926 ft
HOP's 10,926 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.
- 51nmBNANashville International AirportNashville
- 54nmBWGBowling Green Warren County Regional AirportBowling Green
- 62nmMQYSmyrna AirportSmyrna
- 66nmOWBOwensboro Daviess County AirportOwensboro
- 66nmPAHBarkley Regional AirportPaducah
- 82nmEVVEvansville Regional AirportEvansville
Location
Open the full mapKHOP · Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) · Fort Campbell, KY
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HOP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 319 nm | 1h 9m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 495 nm | 1h 33m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 515 nm | 1h 36m |
| Houston (HOU) | 575 nm | 1h 44m |
| Austin (AUS) | 640 nm | 1h 53m |
| New York (TEB) | 676 nm | 1h 58m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 708 nm | 2h 3m |
| Miami (MIA) | 750 nm | 2h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HOP?
- Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell)'s longest paved runway is 10,926 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 HOP?
- Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,926 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to HOP?
- The closest alternate is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 51 nm away, followed by Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HOP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 9m (319 nm), Washington DC about 1h 33m (495 nm), Dallas about 1h 36m (515 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.