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KSME
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport · Somerset
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
927 ft / 283 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CNTR 121.33 MHz (INDIANAPOLIS CNTR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 5,800 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (KSME), located in Somerset, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 927 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
ICAO / IATA
KSME / SME
Municipality
Somerset
Country
Region
US-KY — Kentucky
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
927 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,800 ft / 1,768 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 43° / 223°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 43° / 223°
RWY 05 (43°)
109.30 MHz
IDENT: SME | CRS: 48°
RWY 23 (223°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AWOS AWOS 3
124.85 MHz
CNTR INDIANAPOLIS CNTR
121.33 MHz
RDO LOUISVILLE RDO
122.55 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026