EKX Press Releases
EKX Airport Concept Terminal Design Unveiled
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
(October 15, 2007)
The Elizabethtown Airport Board today unveiled its concept design for a new passenger airline terminal at the Elizabethtown Regional Airport (EKX).
Joe Yates, Chairman of the Elizabethtown Airport Board, stated that the effort to restore passenger airline service at EKX is well underway and substantial support for the project has been lined up through the new Partnership for Central Kentucky Airline Service. One of the key issues which needs to be addressed is that of developing a new passenger terminal at the Addington Field airport.
EKX Airport Web Site Launched
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
(September 12, 2007)
The Elizabethtown Airport Board today announced the development of its new Web site. The new Web site has been officially launched and can be visited at the following URL address: www.ekxairport.com
Joe Yates, Chairman of the Elizabethtown Airport Board, stated that the Web site has two primary objectives: to promote the airport and the services that it currently offers, along with providing updated information on efforts to restore passenger airline service at the field.
Regional Support Growing for New Airline Service at EKX
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
(July 16, 2007)
The Elizabethtown Airport Board today announced the development of substantial support for new commercial airline service at the Elizabethtown Regional Airport (EKX).
During the past several months, the Airport Board’s consultant, Luke Schmidt, has met with numerous government jurisdictions, chamber boards and industrial development boards, throughout the 24-county Elizabethtown Regional Air Service Market.
Elizabethtown Airport Board Changes Airport Name to Addington Field Elizabethtown Regional Airport
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
(February 12, 2007)
The Elizabethtown Airport Board today announced that it has changed the name of the city’s airport from Addington Field to Addington Field Elizabethtown Regional Airport.
Elizabethtown Airport Board
to Seek Commercial Airline Service
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
(October 25, 2006)
The Elizabethtown Airport Board today announced its intent to restore commercial airline service to Addington Field. Such service would be the first at the airport since 1987 when both Piedmont Airlines and Delta Air Lines served the field with commuter flights to Dayton and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, respectively.
Joe Yates, Chairman of the Elizabethtown Airport Board stated that the Board decided to take this action as the result of numerous inquiries from area residents and businesses requesting that service be restored to the airport.
EKX in the news
Airlines express interest
in Addington Field
June 2008
By JOHN FRIEDLEIN
ELIZABETHTOWN—A consultant working to lure a commuter airline service to town is talking to four carriers who have indicated an interest in the area.
Feedback from the companies, which Luke B. Schmidt would not identify, has been “very, very positive,” he said. They are well-known, reputable and have large route networks.
A problem in recruiting a jet service to the Elizabethtown Regional Airport at Addington Field, though, is that the high price of fuel has caused airlines to scale back operations.
E-town Unveils Design
for Planned Passenger Terminal
November 2007
Air travelers in west central Kentucky could have another option within a few years. As soon as Elizabethtown Regional Airport can obtain a letter of intent from a carrier to provide regional service, it plans to begin construction on a passenger terminal.
Addington Field, whose FAA identifier code is EKX, could be providing passenger service to one or more major hubs such as Cincinnati, Memphis, Atlanta and Charlotte for residents of a 24-county area in less than three years, according to Joe Yates, chairman of the Elizabethtown Airport Board. Market studies are complete, substantial support has been committed and the board is recruiting a carrier. Talks are underway with two or three carriers, Yates said, adding that the board is committed to bringing in jet service rather than only prop craft.
Commuter flight conquest?
October 21, 2007
By JOHN FRIEDLEIN
ELIZABETHTOWN—Commuter flight proponents last week unveiled the concept design for an ultramodern passenger terminal – one that may help lure an airline to the Elizabethtown Regional Airport at Addington Field.
The environmentally friendly proposal, which incorporates glass walls to let in natural light, is visually striking and would make a good impression on travelers, supporters said.
"The new concept terminal design provides a dramatic portal to the entire region," project consultant Luke Schmidt said in a news release.
EKX Airport concept terminal design unveiled
October 16, 2007
The Elizabethtown Airport Board unveiled its concept design yesterday, Monday, October 15, 2007, for a new passenger airline terminal at the Elizabethtown Regional Airport (EKX).
Joe Yates, Chairman of the Elizabethtown Airport Board, said that the effort to restore passenger airline service at EKX is well underway and substantial support for the project has been lined up through the new Partnership for Central Kentucky Airline Service.
One of the key issues which needs to be addressed is that of developing a new passenger terminal at the Addington Field airport.
Other Articles of Interests
Elizabethtown Airport has new web site
September 18, 2007
Regional support growing for new airline service at EKX
July 17, 2007
Airport in Holding Pattern
July 16, 2007
By JOHN FRIEDLEIN
Regional airport nod, inmate health benefits top list for Metcalfe
May 31, 2007
By GINA KINSLOW
Edmonton City Council
May 09, 2007
By GINA KINSLOW
Fiscal Court conducts monthly meeting
April 18, 2007
By JOE REDMON
Glasgow council reviews audit—Agrees to buy property
March 14, 2007
By BRAD DICKERSON
Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce supports regional jet service at Elizabethtown Airport
March 7, 2007
City Gets Grant for Water Works.
February 27, 2007
By MELANIE THOMAS
Fiscal Court Gives Nod to Airport
February 22, 2007
By Calen McKinney
Magistrates agree to sell land
February 21, 2007
By Calen McKinney
The planes! The planes!
February 17, 2007
New name, logo fuel drive for jets
February 12, 2007
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET
E–Town Eyeing Commercial Air Service
February 10, 2007
By DOUG WATERS
Addington Field seeks to restore commuter flights to E’town skies
October 25, 2006
By BRIAN T. KEHL
Keys to airport expansion: Security, demand, destinations
January 6, 2007
By JOHN FRIEDLEIN
Business Briefs
December 2006