Airports / Kentucky / PVL
Pike County Airport Hatcher Field.
Pikeville, Kentucky · 1,473 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
11 ratings
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Operators based
1,473
Elevation ft
Google rating
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 19
Kentucky airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 11 Google ratings , ranked against 19 rated KY fields.
36 nm
To the nearest alternate
Julian Carroll Airport (KJKL), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Pike County Airport Hatcher Field, listed as KPBX / PVL, is a general aviation field in Pikeville, Kentucky. The airport sits 1,473 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 PVL for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Julian Carroll Airport (KJKL, 36 nm), Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS, 48 nm), and Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI, 66 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,356-foot paved runway, PVL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from PVL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Hatcher Field. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Pikeville.
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Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Pike County Airport-Hatcher Field
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- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 0800-2000, Sat-Sun 0900-1900 (winter Mon-Fri 0800-1900)
- Unicom 122.8
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- Pilots lounge
- Crew car
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KPBX
IATA
PVL
FAA / Local
PBX
Elevation
1,473 ft
Coordinates
37.5608° N · 82.5701° 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 1,473 ft, PVL sits higher than 96% of the 28 Kentucky fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,356 ft
- 09/275,356 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 02/203,455 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,356 ft
PVL's 5,356 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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.
- 36nmKJKLJulian Carroll AirportJackson
- 48nmHTSTri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson FieldHuntington
- 66nmTRITri-Cities Regional TN/VA AirportBlountville
- 67nmBLFMercer County AirportBluefield
- 67nmCRWYeager AirportCharleston
- 70nmBKWRaleigh County Memorial AirportBeaver
Location
Open the full mapKPBX · Pike County Airport Hatcher Field · Pikeville, KY
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PVL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 215 nm | 54m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 255 nm | 1h 0m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 362 nm | 1h 15m |
| New York (TEB) | 442 nm | 1h 26m |
| Boston (BED) | 596 nm | 1h 47m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 665 nm | 1h 57m |
| Miami (MIA) | 716 nm | 2h 4m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 755 nm | 2h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PVL?
- Pike County Airport Hatcher Field's longest paved runway is 5,356 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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 PVL?
- Pike County Airport Hatcher Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,356 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Pike County Airport Hatcher Field?
- One FBO serves PVL: Pike County Airport-Hatcher Field. 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 PVL?
- The closest alternate is Julian Carroll Airport (KJKL), about 36 nm away, followed by Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) at 48 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PVL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 54m (215 nm), Washington DC about 1h 0m (255 nm), Chicago about 1h 15m (362 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.