Ashland Regional Airport

DWU · KDWU · Worthington, KY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
547 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,402 ft 10/28
Runway
1
Mag var
5W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:08 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:06 AM10:06Z
Sunrise06:35 AM10:35Z
Sunset08:38 PM00:38Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:08 PM01:08Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:08 PM → 06:06 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:38 PM → 05:35 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 013°downwind 283°base 193°final 103°45° entry1028

RWY 10LEFT traffic

Heading
103° mag · 098° true
Dimensions
5,402 × 100 ft
TPA
1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 283°) on the 45° at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 10
Threshold elev
547 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 20 ft, 215 ft from threshold, 179 ft L of centerline
Threshold crossing height
37 ft
TDZ elevation
547 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 50.5k, Double wheel 72k, Dual tandem 105k. PCN 15.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
132.425
Clearance — primary
121.7

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Huntington”
App/Dep
128.4

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
270.1APCH/P DEP/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KDWU
Coordinates
38.5545, -82.7380
Elevation
547 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5W
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 132.425 · ☎ 606-836-2682
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
LOUISVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
LOU
Attendance
ALL 0800-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1948/10
Distance from city
6 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 10 & 28; MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 10 & 28 ON CONSLY. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 10: 2-light PAPI (left) · 28: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ASHLAND REGIONAL AIRPORT BOARD
501 SCOTT ST, WORTHINGTON, KY
606-232-1589
Manager
SCOTT DARIN
501 SCOTT ST, WORTHINGTON, KY
606-369-0576
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC HUNTINGTON ATCT AT 304-453-2490.

Runways

  • RDO TWR LCTD 10560 FT FM RWY END.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 10 & 28; MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 10 & 28 ON CONSLY.

Obstructions

  • CTLNG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.

Contact

  • DAVID MANSFIELD
  • CELLPHONE
  • BRAD MCGINIS - BOARD CHAIR
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Nearby airports

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About KDWU

Ashland Regional Airport (DWU · KDWU) is an airport in Worthington, KY, at 547 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,402 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KDWU, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KDWU have a control tower?

No. Ashland Regional Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KDWU?

Ashland Regional Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,402 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KDWU?

Ashland Regional Airport is in Worthington, KY, at an elevation of 547 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.5545, -82.7380.

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