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Small airport

Wendell H Ford Airport

ICAO KK20Local CPF🇺🇸 Chavies
Coordinates
37.3848°N, 83.2597°W
Elevation
1,256 ft (383 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-KY
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:54
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
20:55
Civil dusk
21:25

About 14h 31m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Wendell H Ford Airport

Wendell H. Ford Airport is a public airport located 10 miles (16 km) northwest of the central business district of Hazard, a city in Perry County, Kentucky, United States. It is named for former Kentucky Senator and Governor Wendell H. Ford.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 325,499 ft / 1,676 m100 ftAspLightedOpen
06 / 24▸ displaced3,246 ft / 989 m60 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS 3119.025 MHz
CNTRINDIANAPOLIS CNTR126.575 MHz
FSSHAZARD RDO122.100 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.700 MHz

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wendell H Ford Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wendell H Ford Airport located?

Wendell H Ford Airport is small airport located in Chavies, United States, at an elevation of 1,256 ft (383 m).

How many runways does Wendell H Ford Airport have?

Wendell H Ford Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,499 ft / 1,676 m.

What time zone is Wendell H Ford Airport in?

Wendell H Ford Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Wendell H Ford Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wendell H Ford Airport is approximately 6.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wendell H Ford Airport?

The nearest airport to Wendell H Ford Airport is Duff Airport (44KY), about 4.4 nm to the wsw, followed by Julian Carroll Airport and Paintsville-Prestonsburg-Combs Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Wendell H Ford Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.