Morehead-Rowan County Regional Airport

08/08/2025

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08/03/2025

Planes, Cars, Community!
Here's The Updated Schedule (With Prices) For Our Upcoming Event!
Saturday Sept 13 Main Event Day For All
Admission-$5.00 p/Car
7 AM–9 AM: Pancake Breakfast Open to Everyone - $5.00
10 AM–5 PM: Food trucks, Vendor Row
9 AM–5 PM: Cars & Aircraft Viewing
9 AM: Kids Zone/Bouncy Houses – All Day Pass – $10.00
9 AM–6 PM: Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides - $10.00
TBD Powered Parachute Rides (Winds Dependent) - $25.00
Bi-Plane Rides - $P\Raffle Ticket?
9 AM–5 PM: Huey helicopter rides - $100 p/Person (Free to WWII And Korean Vets)
TBD Exhibition(s) By Smoke On Aviation Flying Formation Group
9 AM-6 PM Tandem Parachute Jumps Open To Public From +-11,000 Ft - $300+
12–2:30 PM: Car & Aircraft Judging
2:30 PM: Pilot Competitions
3:30 PM: Awards Ceremony
4–5 PM: Raffles, fly-bys, wrap-up

Sat Evening 6–10 PM:
For Visiting Pilots, Tenants, Event Staff, Sponsors, Vendors & Families ONLY
Catered BBQ Dinner $p/plate, Evening Social, Games, Acoustic Music, Camping, Hangar Movie
Sunday Morning:
7–9 AM: Light Breakfast For Pilots
9 AM-?: At Leisure Departures
For Updates, Please Follow the Morehead-Rowan County Regional Airport or Holley Aviation FB Pages
Questions or To Volunteer? Please Contact [email protected] or Call (606)776-6211

07/26/2025

Airport Completes $6.7M Infastructure Improvements

In recent years, the Airport Board has completed more than $6.7 million in infrastructure improvements, funded primarily through grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Kentucky Department of Aviation (KDA). The larger projects include:

- A full renovation of the 5,500-foot runway ($2.4 million)
- Installation of energy-efficient LED lighting for the runway and
taxiways ($1.2 million)
- Construction of a 1.47-acre concrete apron to support future
corporate hangar development ($2.4 million)

These investments were made possible in part by annual financial contributions from the City of Morehead and Rowan County governments, which help meet the local matching requirements for FAA grants,” Mattingly noted, and “we’re grateful for the unwavering support of our local officials, whose commitment ensures we remain a competitive and welcoming destination for aviation and business alike.”

According to Jason Slone, Executive Director of the Morehead Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council, “The Morehead-Rowan County Airport is a vital asset to our region’s economic future. Its accessibility and capabilities give us a competitive edge in attracting new businesses, supporting existing industries, and facilitating corporate travel. When companies evaluate locations for expansion or relocation, proximity to modern aviation facilities is often a key factor—and our airport helps put Morehead and Rowan County on the map.”

For information about airport activities and services, contact Holley Aviation LLC at phone 606-780-0085 or email [email protected].

07/12/2025

This big girl has punched in to 18 different airports around the US so far this week(including ours), and will be returning again tomorrow. Their parent company has over 500 same or similar aircraft!

07/09/2025

07/08/2025

UPDATE! We've added Skydiving Exhibitions to our venue!! Mark your calendars, share, and FOLLOW this page for future updates!

07/02/2025

We are regularly asked, "Do you all do jets?"
See below for a small sampling of the answer!😀

07/02/2025

Young Aviators Enjoy a Free Flying Adventure at Morehead Airport

June 14 was the official date the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) selected for this year’s Young Eagles Day. Rowan County’s local EAA chapter1525 (The Bluegrass Flyers), had a stellar turnout of youth ages 8 to 17 who lined up to take part in this year’s exciting event. Over 90 youth registered at the Morehead Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional Airport with their parents. For the event, the chapter was able to field 6 planes (all piloted by chapter members) who took their young charges on a 20-minute flight around the local area. The pilots flew 35 youths before lowering clouds forced a suspension of operations. Parents and kids still waiting were asked to provide their email address to be notified of a rain date. The following Saturday had better weather, and almost everyone that had not gotten a ride on the 14th showed up for the follow-on session.

07/01/2025

Holley Aviation LLC owners Jodi and Jack Holley are congratulated by Morehead-Rowan County Airport chair Bruce Mattingly during FBO contract extension signing on June 30, 2025.