Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)

Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) features a state-of-the-art $43 million, 27,000-square-foot passenger terminal that opened in June 2023, replacing the original 1953 structure. Located in West Paducah, Kentucky, the modern single-level facility is designed to reflect the region's heritage as a UNESCO Creative City, featuring architectural details inspired by abstracted quilting patterns and exposed timber framing. The terminal provides a range of updated amenities for travelers, including a grill café located in the landside public area that serves full meals, coffee, and refreshments. Passengers have access to free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the building, along with numerous charging stations integrated into the waiting area seating. The facility is fully ADA-compliant and includes modernized security screening, passenger boarding bridges for all-weather aircraft access, and UV air sanitation systems. Ground transportation is well-supported by on-site car rental services and convenient parking located directly in front of the terminal entrance, with the first 30 minutes of parking offered for free. The airport is primarily served by United Express, providing daily nonstop jet service to Chicago O'Hare and Houston Intercontinental. For local transit, the Paducah Area Transit System (PATS) offers a Dial-A-Ride service connecting the airport to major local hotels and downtown Paducah, which is approximately 14 miles to the east.