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Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field.
Cincinnati, Ohio · 483 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
201 ratings
2
Operators based
483
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
#8 / 35
Ohio airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 201 Google ratings , ranked against 35 rated OH fields.
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (KLUK / LUK) sits in Cincinnati, Ohio, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 483 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Reynolds Jet Management and Status Helicopters base aircraft at LUK. Useful alternates include Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG, 12 nm), Wilmington Airpark (ILN, 35 nm), and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO, 47 nm). LUK offers 3 runways, the longest 6,101-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Cincinnati, OH destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from LUK, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KLUK. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Cincinnati
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated next to the Ohio river, Cincinnati is a vibrant city that offers hundreds of things to do. With plenty of museums such as the American Sign Museum, the Cincinnati Art Museum. With professional sports and renowned events to unique cultural attractions and award-winning family adventures. There is something for everyone to enjoy.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Sun-Sat 05:00-00:00, call out available on request
- Unicom 130.225
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +19 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Waypoint Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, freeHandling various aircraft in an airport is difficult if it doesn't have the right management. At Waypoint Aviation, our goal is to help with the care of your crew, passengers and FBO needs. Our owners designed Waypoint Aviation to be the Best FBO on the field at KLUK.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Open 365 days 06:00-22:00, after hours with reservation
- Unicom 129.825
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Wheelchair access
- Restrooms
- +17 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KLUK
IATA
LUK
FAA / Local
LUK
Elevation
483 ft
Coordinates
39.1024° N · 84.4189° 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
Yes
Elevation vs OH fields
state range 483–1,297 ft
At 483 ft, LUK sits lower than 98% of the 55 Ohio fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 6,101 ft
- 03R/21L6,101 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07/255,127 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03L/21R3,802 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,101 ft
LUK's 6,101 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.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 12nmCVGCincinnati Northern Kentucky International AirportCincinnati / Covington
- 35nmILNWilmington AirparkWilmington
- 47nmFFOWright-Patterson Air Force BaseDayton
- 49nmDAYJames M. Cox Dayton International AirportDayton
- 52nmSGHSpringfield-Beckley Municipal AirportSpringfield
- 65nmLEXBlue Grass AirportLexington
Destinations served
Location
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From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LUK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 209 nm | 53m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 235 nm | 57m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 325 nm | 1h 9m |
| New York (TEB) | 488 nm | 1h 32m |
| Boston (BED) | 629 nm | 1h 52m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 710 nm | 2h 3m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 777 nm | 2h 12m |
| Houston (HOU) | 781 nm | 2h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LUK?
- Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field's longest paved runway is 6,101 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 LUK?
- Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field has 3 runways; the longest measures 6,101 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at LUK?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field as a home base, including Reynolds Jet Management, Status Helicopters. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field?
- 2 FBOs serve LUK: Signature Flight Support Cincinnati and Waypoint Aviation. 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 LUK?
- The closest alternate is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), about 12 nm away, followed by Wilmington Airpark (ILN) at 35 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LUK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 53m (209 nm), Chicago about 57m (235 nm), Washington DC about 1h 9m (325 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.