Capital City Airport

Capital City Airport The Capital City Airport is a public use airport that is owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It is served by Interstate 64 and US Highway 127.

The Capital City Airport is located one mile southwest of Frankfort, in Franklin County, Kentucky. Frankfort is the State capital as well as a principal trading center in the north—central region of Kentucky, making transportation vital to its economy. Frankfort, the county seat, is the largest city with a population of 27,741 in 2000. Along with a 5,500-foot single runway, the Capital City Airpor

t has one full-service fixed-based operator (FBO) and an aircraft maintenance shop. The Airport covers 355 acres and adjoins the Boone National Guard Center. The Capital City Airport currently has a GPS (Global Positioning System) approach on both ends of the runway as well as Localizer/Distance Measuring Equipment (LOC/DME) and Very High Frequency Omni-directional Range Station (VOR) approaches on Runway 24.

06/12/2026
06/10/2026

**JUST ANNOUNCED**

We're planning a special Discovery Event for Capital City Airport and Danville-Boyle County Airport for the months of June and July!

Join us for ground school, flight simulation, and time at the controls of an actual aircraft as you take to the skies with one of our Certificated Flight Instructors! But that's not all - participants receive the opportunity to apply for one of our flight training scholarships, with our next selection taking place in August 2026.

Visit our event calendar at https://dreamflightcharities.org/events-calendar/ to find additional details, register, and learn about other DreamFlight events to come!

Unlike Owensboro, Louisville, and Lexington, Capital City Airport has no control tower. But how do pilots keep track of ...
06/08/2026

Unlike Owensboro, Louisville, and Lexington, Capital City Airport has no control tower. But how do pilots keep track of traffic? Using a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (STAF), pilots can communicate with one another directly without an operating control tower to coordinate their position, intentions, and ensure safe aircraft separation.

Who can use General Aviation (GA) Airports? Anyone! 53 airports, like Capital City Airport, host over 90% of all registe...
06/03/2026

Who can use General Aviation (GA) Airports? Anyone! 53 airports, like Capital City Airport, host over 90% of all registered civile aircraft and support activities like recreational flight, business travel, flight training, medical transport, and essential emergency response operations.

05/29/2026

Drones are becoming the norm in performing various tasks across multiple industries, and they are far from a toy - they are aircraft in and of themselves. Licensed Drone Operators help capture a wealth of information, processing it in order to provide helpful insight on a variety of projects - from tracking wildlife to inspecting structures!

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to ...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage and dedication have safeguarded the freedoms we enjoy every day.

As aviators, airport staff, and members of the aviation community, we are especially mindful of the many service members who took to the skies in defense of our country. Today, we honor their legacy and extend our gratitude to all who have served.

From all of us at Capital City Airport, we wish you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Kentucky is in dire need of talented, qualified mechanics - and there are plenty of opportunities for training and employment right here in the Commonwealth. In addition to air traffic controllers, flight line teams, and airport administrators - Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanics help make up the backbone of our industry!

Address

90 Airport Road
Frankfort, KY
40601

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+15025643714

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