Gary Wilcox
Hancock County Airport said to be one of best small airports in the state
The Hancock County Airport (FAA LID: KY8), also known as Ron Lewis Field, opened in 2007 and is located at 500 Airport Road in Lewisport. It is one of the most well-managed and maintained public use, small airports anywhere around, and is owned by the Hancock County Airport Board. Many small airports aren’t managed…
Read MoreHancock County Airport; temporary closure for seal coating
Contractors will begin seal coating work at the Hancock County Airport on Monday, July 31st at 6 a.m., and complete all work by Monday, August 7th. During this period, the runway, taxiways, apron area, areas around the hangars and parking lot can be closed to all traffic. It is estimated that the runway will be…
Read MoreKids flock to airport for free plane rides
Approximately 60 kids received free plane rides through the Young Eagles program at the Hancock County Airport Open House Saturday. The first flights started just after 9 a.m., with the last flight taking off at approximately 2:30 p.m. Six pilots volunteered their time and aircraft for the free flights. The pilots were Mark Byrne, Charlie…
Read MoreHancock County Airport Open House; Saturday, October 9
After a short break, the Hancock County Airport Open House returns on Saturday, October 9. The airport is located at 500 Airport Road in Lewisport, close to Commonwealth Rolled Products. The highlight of the open house is free flights from the Young Eagles program for kids age 8 to 17. Over the years, hundreds of…
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