Lake Cumberland Regional Airport — Somerset, United States

Lake Cumberland Regional Airport, coded SME, serves south-central Kentucky near the popular Lake Cumberland recreation area, known for boating, fishing, and houseboat vacations. The airport primarily accommodates general aviation traffic, including private aircraft bringing visitors to the lake's resorts and marinas, as well as limited charter operations. Located near Somerset, Kentucky, SME supports the local tourism economy that depends heavily on seasonal lake traffic during warmer months. With a single paved runway and basic terminal facilities, the airport reflects the modest scale typical of regional Kentucky airfields, serving as a convenient alternative to longer drives from larger cities like Louisville or Lexington.