Henderson City - County Airport
Henderson, Kentucky
The Henderson City - County Airport (EHR) is a modern
general aviation facility, providing facilities and services to the aviation
needs of regional industry and business users. The airport is jointly
owned by the City of Henderson and Henderson County. The airport is
administrated and operated by the Henderson City - County Airport Board -
a six member board jointly appointed by the Mayor of Henderson and Henderson
County Judge Executive. Board & Staff
Airport is equipped with a 5500 foot paved runway
and full parallel taxiway. RNAV-GPS (2) and VOR instrument approaches
are in place. LPV approaches now operational. Radar service from
Evansville air traffic control facility is available. The runway
and taxiway are lighted. Runway identifier lights, precision
approach path indicator (PAPI) lights, lighted windsock, automated weather
observation system (AWOS), available by radio and telephone, make this airport
available day and night in almost all weather conditions.
Unicom radio (122.8) provides arriving and departing
pilots with advisories regarding air traffic pattern conditions, and
assists pilots in any other needs they may have.
A new modern terminal building provides very comfortable
waiting area, restrooms, conference/meeting room, pilot briefing area, corporate
pilot's lounge, including shower and sleeping facilities. An online
weather system gives up to minute weather conditions for flight planning.
Airport Manager and Board Administrative offices are located in the
original terminal building adacent to the new terminal. Manager and office information
Fixed base operator, Don Davis Aviation, provides
part 135 air taxi service, fuel (jet and avgas), FAA certified aircraft repair
station, flight instruction (single and multi piston, and helicopter), aircraft
rental and pilot supplies. Overnight parking and hanger facilities are
available. Rental cars are available with prior notice.
We are now proud to be home to Ron Collins Aviation Electronics.
Ron Collins Aviation Electronics has been serving the Tri State area for almost
forty years. We are extremely pleased they have recently elected to
move to the Henderson Airport! We look forward to a long and mutually
beneficial relationship. Please come to visit both these outstanding aviation
support businesses.
The airport is located close to the Henderson Riverport,
Henderson Community College, Fine Arts Center, and industrial sites.
It serves a vital role in serving the needs of the area and is an important
link in the infrastructure of the community. It plays a key
role in retaining and attracting business and industry to our area.
It enjoys excellent support from the City of Henderson, Henderson County,
Henderson Economic Development Council, Henderson Chamber of Commerce and
the Henderson Industrial Foundation.
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