General Aviation at
Barkley Regional (PAH)
Barkley is a favorite stop for private, business, and military operators. We’re easy in, easy out—and always welcoming.
First-class airfield. Friendly service. Easy access for private, business, and military aviation.
Runway Information
Nearby Radio NAVAIDs
Runway 5/23
- CNG – Cunningham VOR/DME (Paducah, KY)
Pilot Tools
& References
Pilot Quick Links
AIRNAV (KPAH)
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VFR Sectional (Map)
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FAA NOTAMs
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Four Rivers Aviation (FBO)
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Tower / ATC
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FBO
Four Rivers Aviation
Your Full-Service FBO at PAH
Four Rivers Aviation provides Jet A (with FSII), aircraft handling & towing, crew amenities, and a comfortable pilot lounge for planning and rest. Crew cars and rental cars are available on site for quick local turns.
Fuel
GPU/Towing
Crew Lounge
Crew Cars / Rentals
Hours
Daily 6:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Arrange Service
Learn More about Four Rivers Aviation
Flight Training Schools
Hangars for Rent
Airport
Badging
Anyone needing airfield access at Barkley Regional Airport must complete the appropriate application, provided below, and email it to carol@flybarkley.com.
Which badge do I need?
- SIDA Badge — Required for contractors, subcontractors, Airport employees, or FBO staff who need access to the secure area around the terminal.
- AOA Badge — Required for contractors, subcontractors, and anyone who owns, operates, or staffs a based aircraft on the airfield.
Not sure which one fits? Email carol@flybarkley.com and she’ll help you determine which badge you need.
Fees
- Contractor AOA Badge: $125*
- Other AOA Badges: $50
- Contractor SIDA Badge: $250*
- Other SIDA Badges: $105
* Contractor deposit: All airport project contractor badges require a $350 deposit in addition to the badge cost. The deposit is refunded after the project is complete and all badges are returned to the Airport Office.
How to apply:
- Download the correct form:
- AOA Application (Word)
- SIDA Application (Word)
- Complete the form and email it to carol@flybarkley.com.
- Schedule your appointment: Contact the Administrative Office at (270) 744-0521 or carol@flybarkley.com.
- Bring identification: Provide a birth certificate or Social Security card AND a driver’s license or passport (or other acceptable ID listed on the application form).
- Complete driver training: All badges require completion of a driver training course appropriate to your operations. To confirm your required course and arrange training, please email carol@flybarkley.com.
Have questions? Contact Carol at carol@flybarkley.com — she’ll be glad to help.
Air Traffic
Control Tower
Barkley Regional’s tower participates in the FAA Contract Tower Program. The airfield and surrounding airspace are tower-controlled 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. CST daily, staffed year-round by Ci2 ATC.
- Airspace: Tower oversees all airspace below 5,000’ MSL within a 5-mile radius of the airport.
- Requirement: Any aircraft operating in this area must contact the tower.
Tower Phone (Ops / Reports): (270) 744-6564
UAS / Drone Note: UAVs may not operate on or around the airport above 400 ft without an FAA waiver and ATC permission. See Drone section below for Remote ID rules and FAA links.
Drones (UAS)
What Pilots Need to Know
Operating Near PAH
Drones are not permitted to fly at any altitude within five (5) miles of Barkley Regional Airport without a waiver and/or permission from ATC.
Remote ID – Are You Ready?
- The FAA’s enforcement discretion period ended March 16, 2024.
- Most drones that are registered or required to be registered must broadcast Remote ID.
- Applies to recreational, business, public safety, and foreign-registered drones that require registration.