Cincinnati's Historic Downtown Reliever

Cincinnati Municipal Airport (Lunken Field) (KLUK)

262 Wilmer Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226 · 5 mi to downtown Cincinnati

3
Runways
6,101 ft
Main Runway
2
FBOs
100,000+
Annual Ops
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Cincinnati Municipal Airport (Lunken Field) at a Glance

Cincinnati Municipal Airport (Lunken Field) (KLUK/LUK) is a City of Cincinnati-owned general aviation field about 5 miles east of downtown in the Ohio River valley. It operates three asphalt runways, the longest being 3L/21R at 6,101 feet with an ILS, plus 7/25 at 5,127 feet and 3R/21L at 3,801 feet. The field is tower-controlled, open 24/7, and home to Signature Flight Support and Executive Jet Management. There is no commercial airline service and no on-site customs; international arrivals clear at nearby CVG.

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Cincinnati Municipal Airport (Lunken Field), 262 Wilmer Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226

Airport Specifications

Airport Identity
Airport NameCincinnati Municipal Airport (Lunken Field)
ICAO CodeKLUK
IATA CodeLUK
FAA IdentifierLUK
Address262 Wilmer Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226
Elevation483 ft MSL
Coordinates39.1033° N, 84.4186° W
Owner / OperatorCity of Cincinnati
Phone+1-513-321-4132
FAA DataAirNav LUK
Operations & Facilities
Runways3L/21R: 6,101 ft (Asphalt)
3R/21L: 3,801 ft (Asphalt)
7/25: 5,127 ft (Asphalt)
FBOsSignature Flight Support, Executive Jet Management
CustomsNo — Nearest CBP at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG)
FuelJet-A, 100LL
Hours24/7
ApproachesILS Rwy 21L, RNAV (GPS) all runways, VOR, Visual
Tower / FreqATIS 118.2 / Tower 118.7 / Ground 121.8
Weight LimitNone; voluntary noise abatement, run-ups 2100-0700 restricted
Annual Operations100,000+

Runways & Approaches

Lunken's primary runway, 3L/21R, measures 6,101 feet of asphalt and is served by an ILS, comfortably handling light jets through super-midsize aircraft such as the Phenom 300, Citation XLS, Challenger 350, and Gulfstream G280. The crosswind runway 7/25 adds 5,127 feet, and the parallel 3R/21L provides 3,801 feet primarily for piston and light-twin traffic. The three-runway layout gives excellent wind coverage, so crosswind limits rarely restrict operations.

Heavy and ultra-long-range jets (Gulfstream G550/G650, Global series) can use Lunken at reduced or typical operating weights, but runway-length and obstacle performance should be calculated for temperature and payload given the 6,101-foot primary. Approaches include the ILS to 21L, RNAV (GPS) to all runways, plus VOR and visual procedures. The 483-foot field elevation keeps density-altitude effects minimal year-round.

FBOs & Ground Services

Full-service fixed-base operators handle private traffic here, offering Jet-A, hangarage, customs coordination, and concierge ground transportation. Arrange handling in advance for peak-season and after-hours arrivals.

Signature Flight Support

The primary full-service FBO at Lunken, operating two locations on the field (North at 358 Wilmer Avenue and South at 4700 Airport Road). Provides 24/7 line service, Jet-A and 100LL fueling, hangar and ramp space, ground handling, and passenger facilities.

Executive Jet Management

A NetJets (Berkshire Hathaway) subsidiary headquartered at Lunken, where it was founded in 1977. EJM manages and charters more than 230 aircraft worldwide and maintains a major operational base on the field for its managed fleet and on-demand charter clients.

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Aircraft Registered in CINCINNATI (294)

294 aircraft are registered to owners in CINCINNATI, OH according to the FAA Aircraft Registry. Showing 20 of 294. Track live flights from LUK →

N100LF
TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S · 2025
N101WF
DASSAULT AVIATION MYSTERE FALCON 900 · 2003
N1027B
PIPER PA-28-140 · 1977
N102JM
BEECH V35B · 1979
N10JZ
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCAA · 2002
N1107G
CESSNA 172S · 2006
N110DG
GREEN RICHARD T PITTS S-1 · 1990
N113UD
NEWHOUSE GEORGE A VANS RV8 · 2002
N114AD
COMMANDER AIRCRAFT CO 114TC · 1998
N118EG
TEXTRON AVIATION INC T206H · 2018
N119Y
WACO ASO · 1930
N11ET
TILTON-PITTS S-1S · 1970
N11GG
BEECH M35 · 1959
N11VV
MOONEY M20R · 1994
N11YD
SOCATA TBM 700 · 2009
N120GE
HONDA AIRCRAFT CO LLC HA-420 · 2018
N120HF
HONDA AIRCRAFT CO LLC HA-420 · 2017
N121TS
TEXTRON AVIATION INC 525B · 2023
N122E
CESSNA 310Q · 1973
N122RL
BEECH 95-B55 (T42A) · 1978

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Fuel Prices & Landing Fees

FBO Jet-A Price Notes
Signature Flight Support$5.40 – $6.80/galPrimary FBO
Executive Jet Management$5.60 – $7.00/galNetJets subsidiary; charter base
Aircraft Category Estimated Fee
Light Jet (up to 12,500 lbs)$25 – $75
Midsize Jet (12,500 – 25,000 lbs)$75 – $175
Super-Mid (25,000 – 40,000 lbs)$175 – $300
Heavy / Ultra-Long Range (40,000+ lbs)$300 – $500
Private Aviation Briefing — History, Operations & Planning

Airport Overview & History

Cincinnati Municipal Airport (Lunken Field) (KLUK/LUK) is owned and operated by the City of Cincinnati and sits roughly 5 miles east of downtown in the Little Miami/Ohio River valley. Once Cincinnati's main airport before commercial traffic moved to CVG, Lunken remains a busy general aviation and business aviation field. Its 1937 Art Deco terminal is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the airport handles well over 100,000 operations annually with no scheduled airline service.

Runway Capability

Lunken has three asphalt runways. The primary 3L/21R runs 6,101 feet with an ILS to 21L; 7/25 adds 5,127 feet; and parallel 3R/21L provides 3,801 feet. This supports light jets through super-midsize aircraft routinely, and heavy jets at appropriate weights with performance planning. RNAV (GPS) approaches serve all runways.

Charter Considerations

With Signature Flight Support providing full FBO service and Executive Jet Management headquartered on field, Lunken is a strong base for on-demand charter. EJM's large managed fleet means business jets are frequently positioned here, which can reduce repositioning costs. The Jet Finder sources Part 135 operators with aircraft near KLUK and compares hourly rates, positioning fees, and aircraft quality for each mission.

Safety & Planning

Lunken is tower-controlled (ATIS 118.2, Tower 118.7, Ground 121.8) and open 24/7. The field's river-valley setting can trap morning fog and low ceilings during transition seasons, so an instrument-capable operator and IFR flight planning are recommended for schedule reliability. Customs is not available on site; international arrivals clear CBP at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG).

Seasonal & Operational Factors

Ohio Valley weather brings four distinct seasons. Winter de-icing is routine from November through March and can add 15-30 minutes to departures, while summer afternoons bring convective activity that favors morning departures. Lunken applies voluntary noise abatement with preferential calm-wind runway use, and aircraft run-ups are restricted between 2100 and 0700, but there is no hard curfew or weight cap.

Regional Context

Lunken is Cincinnati's close-in downtown reliever, about 5 miles and 10-15 minutes from the central business district. The region's commercial hub, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG), lies roughly 12 NM southwest across the river in Kentucky with longer runways and customs. For travelers headed into Cincinnati proper, Lunken offers materially faster ground access; other nearby GA options include Clermont County (I69) and Butler County Regional (HAO).

Nearby Airports

Airports within 150 nautical miles of Cincinnati Municipal Airport (Lunken Field). Useful for alternate planning, repositioning, or comparing FBO options.

Clermont County Airport
KI69 · 10 NM from KLUK
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
KCVG · 12 NM from KLUK
Butler Co Regional Airport - Hogan Field
KHAO · 16 NM from KLUK
Old Boston Airport
66OH · 18 NM from KLUK

Frequently Asked Questions

262 Wilmer Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226.

Lunken sits about 5 miles east of downtown Cincinnati, roughly a 10-to-15-minute drive via Columbia Parkway depending on traffic.

LUK has no commercial service. All traffic is general aviation.

Signature Flight Support is the primary full-service FBO, operating two locations on the field (North at 358 Wilmer Avenue and South at 4700 Airport Road), both 24/7. Executive Jet Management, a NetJets company, is also headquartered at Lunken and provides charter and aircraft management.

No. International flights clear customs at CVG.

Runway 3L/21R at 6,101 feet of asphalt, served by an ILS to 21L. The airport also has Runway 7/25 at 5,127 feet and parallel Runway 3R/21L at 3,801 feet.

Yes, at typical operating weights. The 6,101-foot primary runway accommodates heavy-cabin jets, though range-limiting takeoffs warrant runway and obstacle performance calculations for temperature and payload.

Yes.

A light jet to New York runs $8,000-$12,000. A midsize to Palm Beach costs $14,000-$20,000. Contact The Jet Finder.

City of Cincinnati.

KLUK. FAA: LUK.

Lunken is about 5 miles east of downtown Cincinnati (10-15 min), making it the fastest option for trips into the city. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) is roughly 12 NM southwest across the river in Kentucky, with longer runways and on-site customs for international flights. Most domestic private trips into Cincinnati favor Lunken.

Yes. The 1937 Art Deco terminal building is on the National Register of Historic Places.

483 feet above mean sea level, in the Little Miami River valley.

Executive Jet Management is a NetJets (Berkshire Hathaway) subsidiary that was founded at Lunken in 1977 and remains headquartered there. It manages and charters more than 230 aircraft worldwide, reflecting Cincinnati's deep ties to the fractional and managed-fleet aviation industry.

Cincinnati Bengals home games, Reds opening day and the baseball season, year-round corporate traffic tied to P&G and Kroger, and major holidays drive the busiest periods at Lunken.

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