Barkley Regional Airport
Authority (BRAA)
Connecting our community to the world.
Governed locally and serving globally, our board and partners ensure Barkley remains the Purchase Region’s front porch to the skies.
Airport
Authority
Barkley Regional Airport is owned and operated by the Barkley Regional Airport Authority (BRAA).
- Board Composition: 10 members — 5 appointed by the Mayor of Paducah and 5 appointed by the McCracken County Judge Executive.
- Terms: Directors serve four-year terms; no term limits.
- Meetings: Held on the 4th Monday of every month via Zoom.
This project represents decades of vision and planning and will serve as a catalyst for economic growth throughout Paducah and the greater region.
Board
Members
Current Board of Directors
Emily Roark
Chairman
Dann Patterson
Vice Chairman
Kelly Scurrgs
Treasurer
Jason Crockett
Director
George Cumbee
Director
Marshall Davis
Director
Jeff James
Director
Kevin Kauffeld
Director
Dan Knowles
Director
Lanie Fearon
Director
Ex-Officio Members
David Riley
Attorney, Secretary
Economic
Development Partners
Growing Together
We proudly serve a region primed for growth — connecting industries of all types to the world through Barkley Regional Airport. Below are chambers of commerce and development agencies ready to help businesses succeed.
Chambers of Commerce
- Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce
- Kentucky Lake (Marshall Co.) Chamber of Commerce
- Murray (Calloway Co.) Chamber of Commerce
- Mayfield (Graves Co.) Chamber of Commerce
- Ballard County Chamber of Commerce
- Metropolis, IL Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Agencies
- Paducah Economic Development
- Ballard County KY Economic Development
- Murray KY Economic Development
- Kentucky Lake (Marshall County KY) Economic Development
- Mayfield/Graves County KY Economic Development
- West Kentucky Alliance For A Vibrant Economy (WAVE)
Airport Growth
& Development Opportunities
Room to Grow at Barkley
Prime tracts of land on and near the airport, including property adjacent to the new terminal complex, are available for commercial, industrial, and retail development.
Current Opportunities
- Old Airport Terminal
- Simmons Hangar (adjacent to Old Terminal)
- And more!
Committed to the Future of Our Region
Through strong leadership, community partnerships, and development opportunities, the Airport Authority ensures Barkley remains a driver of growth for Paducah, McCracken County, and the entire Purchase Region.