Lake Cumberland Regional Airport

KSME / SME

Somerset, US

KSME (SME) Lake Cumberland Regional Airport — Charts, Approach Plates & Operations

5 official charts for Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (KSME / SME) — airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures, SIDs, STARs, and operational information for pilots.

Charts (5) Operations Frequencies Official AIP FAQ

KSME Airport Charts & Approach Plates

Official charts for Lake Cumberland Regional Airport published by the national aviation authority. Updated every 28 days per AIRAC cycle. All links open the official PDF source in a new tab.

Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) 3

Takeoff Minimums 1

Alternate Minimums 1

All charts sourced from official AIP publication. Last updated: April 8, 2026. Always verify with the official AIP before flight.

Airport Operations

Lake Cumberland Regional Airport is a public-use airport 3 miles south of Somerset, KY with no control tower. The airport has an active construction notice and is closed to unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats. Approach/departure service is provided by Indianapolis ARTCC.

Fuel & Services

Fuel Available
Yes
Fuel Types
AVGAS 100LL JET-A1
Operating Hours
MON-FRI 0700-1800, SAT-SUN 0800-1800

Parking & Handling

Landing Fees
No landing fee

Published Approach Procedures

ILS OR LOC RWY 05 RNAV (GPS) RWY 05 RNAV (GPS) RWY 23

Special Procedures

ACTVT REIL RWY 05 & 23; PAPI RWY 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF

PPL / GA Operations

No control tower - use CTAF 122.8 MHz. Traffic pattern is left for both runway ends. Runway 05 has precision instrument markings, runway 23 has non-precision markings. Both ends have PAPI and REIL systems that must be activated on CTAF. Index A ARFF equipment available on request.

Source: AIP data extracted Apr 8, 2026. Always verify with official AIP before flight. View source

Radio Frequencies

4 frequencies
UNICOM
122.800
MHz
CTAF/UNICOM
CNTR
121.325
MHz
INDIANAPOLIS CNTR
RDO
122.550
MHz
LOUISVILLE RDO
AWOS
124.850
MHz
AWOS 3
Emergency Frequency
121.500
International Emergency

Usage Instructions:

Tower: Airport traffic control
Ground: Surface movement control
Approach: Terminal area control
ATIS: Automated weather & airport info
• Click any frequency to copy to clipboard
• Always verify frequencies with current charts before flight
• Frequencies may change - check NOTAMs for updates
Data Source: Frequencies are sourced from OurAirports.com, updated daily. Always verify current frequencies using official airport charts, AIP publications, or contact the airport directly. Frequencies may change due to operational requirements or regulatory updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many charts are available for KSME (SME) Lake Cumberland Regional Airport?

We list 5 official charts for KSME, including airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures (IAP), SIDs, STARs, and visual approaches sourced directly from the official AIP.

Where can I find instrument approach plates for KSME?

All instrument approach procedures (IAP) for KSME (SME) Lake Cumberland Regional Airport are available on this page, linking directly to the official PDF charts published by the aviation authority. These include ILS, RNAV/GPS, VOR and LOC approaches for all runways.

Are the charts for KSME free?

Yes, all chart links on this page point to official free sources including FAA d-TPP, EUROCONTROL eAIPs, and national aviation authority publications. No subscription required.

How often are charts updated?

Official charts follow the AIRAC cycle and are updated every 28 days. The links on this page always point to the current effective cycle from the official source.