Barkley Regional Airport will see a small reduction in flights in April and May 2026 as SkyWest Airlines completes required inspections on its CRJ aircraft under a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness directive.

The directive applies to several CRJ models, including the CRJ550, CRJ700, CRJ900, and CRJ1000, and requires detailed inspections and maintenance checks to address potential hardware concerns that could affect flight control systems, according to the FAA. The mandate affects all airlines operating these CRJ aircraft, requiring each carrier to promptly comply with the FAA’s inspection and maintenance procedures.

As a result, Barkley’s weekly service will temporarily decrease from 14 to 12 flights per week. Daily service to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) will continue, with later arrival times on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Houston (IAH) service will operate as scheduled on all days except Tuesdays and Saturdays.

“Safety is always the top priority in aviation,” said Dennis Rouleau, executive director of Barkley Regional Airport. “While Houston flights will be temporarily reduced on Tuesdays and Saturdays, these inspections are necessary to ensure every CRJ aircraft meets the highest safety standards before returning to full service.

Normal flight schedules are expected to resume in June 2026 once all inspections have been completed and aircraft are cleared for service. Passengers are encouraged to check directly with United Airlines for the most up-to-date flight information.