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From local events and regional highlights to the latest airport news, our blog celebrates how Barkley Regional helps Western Kentucky thrive. Learn how we’re supporting growth, connection, and discovery across the Purchase Region.
April 01, 2026
‘Soaring Through 80 Years’: Barkley Regional Airport marks 80 years of service
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) celebrates 80 years of commercial air service on April 1, 2026, connecting the Jackson Purchase region…
March 30, 2026
Fuel the Frontline Food Drive Concludes Following TSA Guidance
Barkley Regional Airport is concluding its Fuel the Frontline Food drive following updated guidance from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)…
March 25, 2026
FAA directive reduces Barkley Regional Airport flights in April and May 2026
Barkley Regional Airport will see a small reduction in flights in April and May 2026 as SkyWest Airlines completes required…
March 16, 2026
Fuel the Frontline Food Drive Supports TSA Officers at Barkley Regional Airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) has launched a community food drive to support local Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers who continue…
March 05, 2026
Fly Barkley Pledge Aims to Build Community Support for Regional Air Service
WEST PADUCAH, KY (March 5, 2026) — Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) is inviting the Purchase Region to take a simple…
February 13, 2026
Barkley Regional Airport Hosting Inaugural Air Service Celebration Feb. 27
WEST PADUCAH, KY (February 13, 2026) — Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) will host an Inaugural Air Service Celebration at 3…
July 08, 2025
BRAA Makes Airline Recommendation; Paducah to Gain 271 One-Stop Global Routes
WEST PADUCAH, KY (July 8, 2025) — The Barkley Regional Airport Authority Board (BRAA) has formally recommended SkyWest Airlines, operating…
April 15, 2025
Full-Body Scanner Goes Live at Barkley Regional Airport
WEST PADUCAH, Ky. — As of Monday, April 15, all passengers departing Barkley Regional Airport can now use a full-body…
June 17, 2024
Representatives Bridges, Rudy Honored For Commitment To Transportation
Recently, Representative Randy Bridges and House Majority Floor Leader Steven Rudy were honored by Kentuckians for Better Transportation (KBT) as…
July 26, 2023
New Terminal Officially Opens With Ribbon Cutting
The new terminal at Barkley Regional Airport officially opened Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by national, state and…
June 23, 2023
Kentuckian Kemper To Install Art at New Terminal
PADUCAH, Ky. — On June 6, from 2-4 p.m., Guy Kemper will install the first of three pieces of art…