KSME · SME
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
Somerset, KentuckyElevation 927 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
05/23
RWY 0543°T
Landing length (LDA)5,287 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,800 / 5,800 / 5,800 ft
Displaced threshold514 ft
ILSILS/DME
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23223°T
Landing length (LDA)5,500 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,800 / 5,800 / 5,800 ft
Displaced threshold300 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport is in Somerset, Kentucky. Field elevation 927 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
ManagerKELLIE BAKER
Manager phone606-679-7908
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0700–1800
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKSME / SME
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)LOUISVILLE
RegionKentucky
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.0534, -84.6159
Distance from city3 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
124.85
AWOS 3
AWOS
121.325
INDIANAPOLIS CNTR
CNTR
122.55
LOUISVILLE RDO
RDO
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›APCH RATIO 8:1 TO DTHR.
›INDEX A ARFF EQUIP AVBL ON REQ. CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
›FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
›APCH RATIO 18:1 TO DTHR.
›ACTVT REIL RWY 05 & 23; PAPI RWY 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KSME have a METAR?
Yes. KSME is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KSME have a TAF?
When KSME issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KSME?
KSME sits at 927 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KSME?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.