Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
J.T. Wilson Field serves Somerset, Kentucky, the gateway to Lake Cumberland, one of the most popular houseboating destinations in America. SME offers a 5,500-foot runway accommodating most mid-size jets. The airport serves the Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, the houseboat capital of the world, and the Daniel Boone National Forest.
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Lake Cumberland is known as the Houseboat Capital of the World, with more houseboats per mile of shoreline than any other lake in America. The 101-mile-long lake has 1,255 miles of shoreline (more than the Florida coastline). Wolf Creek Dam and the fishing below it are legendary for striped bass and trout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can jets land at Somerset?
The 5,500-foot runway accommodates most mid-size jets.
Why is it the Houseboat Capital?
Lake Cumberland has more houseboats per mile of shoreline than any other lake in America. Luxury houseboat rentals on the 101-mile lake are a premier vacation experience.
How close is SME to Lake Cumberland?
J.T. Wilson Field is approximately 10 miles from Lake Cumberland's main marinas, typically a 15-minute drive.
Aircraft Compatible with Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
Based on the longest runway (5,801 ft), the following aircraft categories can operate here.
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,801 ft | 100 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
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- IATA Code
- SME
- ICAO Code
- KSME
- Elevation
- 927 ft
- Runways
- 1
- Longest Runway
- 5,801 ft
- Location
- Somerset, Kentucky