Capital City Airport, Frankfort, KY
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Capital City Airport (FFT, KFFT) is a public non-towered airport located 1 mile SW of Frankfort, Kentucky, owned by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This is an attended field M-F 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sat-Sun 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is one asphalt runway (7/25) in good condition, 5,506 x 100 ft.
There are both hangars and tiedowns available for parking, and this field serves both military and civilian flight ops. They offer full-service fueling and maintenance.
Some things to be aware of: The Daniel Boone Helipad is only a 1/2 nautical mile away and serves the Kentucky State Capitol Complex. Also, there is a possibility of deer and birds on this field.
Transportation
There is no crew car at this airport, but there is a shuttle available. There is also an Enterprise Rent-A-Car just north of Hwy 64 on Versailles Rd.
Bluegrass Taxi is available for quick local transport. There is also About Town Taxi 24/7.
Where To Eat
- Bourbon On Main is a cozy tavern serving American fare and craft beer, with outside seating available.
- Limewater is a refined bistro known for its creative menu and excellent service.
- Ginza is a casual Japanese steakhouse with hibachi tables and a sushi bar. Always fun!
- Serafini-Frankfort is a unique Italian-Southern fusion within sight of the Capitol.
- Cattleman’s Roadhouse is the home of great hand-cut steaks, burgers, and classic American sides.
Where To Stay
Closest to the airport are the Days Inn by Wyndham, Holiday Inn Express, and Hampton Inn Frankfort, with the Holiday Inn Express next just down US Hwy-127.
Going the opposite direction to the edge of downtown is the renewed Kentucky mansion, the Ashbrook Hotel. Known as the Queen on the Corner, she sits near the famed Bourbon Trail.
Also downtown, the St. Clair is home to Howser’s Saloon and offers the Kentucky Bourbon Boys Tour or the Mint Julep Tour.
There is also the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Frankfort, Home2 Suites, and the Capital Plaza Hotel.
Expedia.com or Hotels.com can help you compare prices and amenities.
Things To Do
This is a great state for history aficionados. The Capital City Museum is located in a historical hotel and showcases over 200 years of Frankfort’s heritage. The Kentucky Old Governors’ Mansion, built in 1798, is a Federal-style residence that was home to 33 different governors. This building is one of the oldest executive mansions still standing in America. There is also the Liberty Hall Historic Site from the 18th century, and the Sullivan House Visitor Center in Leslie-Morris Park at Fort Hill. Sullivan House will allow you to explore Civil War forts and a log home built in 1810. For a recreated 1850s library, visit the Kentucky Historical Society.
An event held here annually, billed as “The Largest Bourbon Experience,” has recently been named Music Festival of the Year. Four days of outstanding musical talent, plus the opportunity to sip and savor any kind of bourbon you can think of. One of the oldest bourbon distilleries in the U.S., the Buffalo Trace Distillery can be found here. Also, Castle & Key Distillery is in nearby Millville.
For American history buffs, the American frontiersman Daniel Boone has his burial site in a hilltop cemetery with panoramic river views below.
For outdoor recreation, the serene nature preserve at Cove Springs with waterfalls, historic ruins, and walking trails is very nice. Not far from the airfield, the Capital View Park offers peaceful views of the Kentucky River, athletic fields, and trails.
Why Fly Here?
This field is a nice little gateway to the Bluegrass region. It puts you minutes from Kentucky’s political heartbeat, surrounded by rolling bluegrass, historic bourbon distilleries, and the quiet charm of a riverfront capital that most travelers overlook. Take advantage next time you’re close by. If you have an airport suggestion, please let us know at jettreks.com.
As always, safe travels,
jo@jettreks