Airport
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME)
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport serves Somerset, Kentucky, as the main aviation gateway to Lake Cumberland and south-central Kentucky’s recreational areas. From SME, travelers can reach the Somerset city center, Burnside, nearby marinas, and destinations around Lake Cumberland.
Passengers
Luggage
About Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport is a public-use general aviation airport serving Somerset and Pulaski County in south-central Kentucky. Opened in August 1952, it was formerly known as Somerset-Pulaski County Airport and J.T. Wilson Field before being renamed in 2008.
Located about 3 nautical miles (6 km) south of downtown Somerset, the airport occupies 288 acres and operates a single asphalt runway, 5/23, measuring 5,801 by 100 feet. A terminal building on the southeast side of the runway houses the fixed-base operator and passenger lounge, supporting corporate, training, and recreational flying rather than scheduled airline service.
Access is primarily by private vehicle, rental car, taxi, or ride-hailing, with road connections through Somerset linking the airport to US 27 and the surrounding region. The airport also provides a courtesy car for visiting pilots and flight crews.
With fuel service, hangars, tiedowns, pilot and passenger lounges, and nearby access to Lake Cumberland, Burnside, and the Daniel Boone National Forest, the airport functions as a convenient gateway for general aviation travelers visiting the region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport operates a single terminal building located on the southeast side of the runway, which houses the fixed-base operator and passenger lounge. The airport serves general aviation, corporate, training, and recreational traffic and does not maintain separate domestic or international passenger terminals.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Lake Cumberland Regional Airport to Somerset hotels, Lake Cumberland marinas, Burnside, and other destinations across Pulaski County.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from SME to business meetings, events, or lakeside resorts around Somerset.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Lake Cumberland Regional Airport for independent travel around Somerset and onward journeys to Lake Cumberland and nearby areas.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Lake Cumberland Regional Airport, hotels, marinas, event venues, and other destinations.
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