Aircraft Fleet Services
A primary function of the Department of Aviation's Capital City Airport Division is to provide safe and cost effective in-state and out-of-state transportation for State employees. The Capital City Airport Division also has the responsibility to manage and operate the Capital City Airport.
HOW DO I OBTAIN STATE AIRCRAFT SERVICES?
Follow these simple steps to request and obtain state aircraft services: 
 
Step 1: Contact our Flight Scheduler (Terry Hancock) at (502) 564-0099 to obtain a trip quote. You will need to provide departure date, destination, time you need to arrive at destination, any intermediate stops, number of passengers, and anticipated time of return. 
 
Step 2: The Flight Scheduler will then determine the safest and most economical means of transporting you to your destination. You will also be provided with an approximate cost of the trip. 
 
Step 3: Prior to the flight, and authorization form (TC 56-51 or eForm) must be completed and signed by your department's Authorized Agent to give us your agency's approval to complete the flight.
 
Step 4: Flights are inter-accounted to your agency at the end of each month and you are billed for the actual flight time only.*
 
* The exception is pilot overtime (time in excess of regular 7.5 hr. workday) which will be billed at a rate of $50.00/hr. per pilot.
  
  
  
  
  
PA-31-350 Navajo ChieftianMulti-Engine
$450.00
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Cessna 182QSingle-Engine
$125.00
3
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Cessna R172ESingle-Engine
$125.00
2
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Bell 206L Long RangerTurbine Helicopter
$550.00
4
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Bell 206 Jet RangerTurbine Helicopter
$475.00
3
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 Flight Operations Branch

 
The Flight Operations Branch administers, maintains and schedules state-owned aircraft to allow State government to conduct business, economic development, and emergency services in a safe, secure and cost-effective manner.
 
Scott Shannon,
Assistant Director – Capital City Airport Division (CCAD)
(502) 564-0520 
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  • Responsible for overall flight operations and safety, including the state hangar, aircraft for transporting state personnel, and the aviation safety program for pilots, mechanics, and flight instructors.
  • Oversight of Flight Operations, Aviation Safety, Aircraft Maintenance, Scheduling, and Budgeting and the operation of the Capital City Airport.
Terry Hancock,
Aircraft Scheduler
(502) 564-0099
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  • Schedules aircraft.
  • Coordinates the charter of commercial aircraft when required.
  • Calculates, verifies, and processes interagency transfer invoices for air transportation charges.
  • Maintains records of aircraft utilization and operating costs.
Jim Drake,
Chief Helicopter Pilot
(502) 564-0234 
  • Chief Helicopter Pilot for the division.
  • Captain in the Bell 206B and 206L3 helicopter.
  • Aviation Safety Coordinator for CCAD.
Graeme Lang,
Chief Airplane Pilot
(502) 564-0335
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  • Chief Airplane Pilot for the division.
  • Captain in the twin-engine Piper Navajo and single-engine Cessna aircraft.
  • Safety Program Administrator for the General Aviation public .

Sean Howard,
Airplane Pilot
(502) 564-0311
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  • Captain in the twin-engine Piper Navajo and single-engine Cessna aircraft.
  • Assists Division Director with several programs.
  • Serves as coordinator in responding to the aviation needs of the Division of Emergency Services.​

Dean Hammond,
Airplane and Helicopter Pilot
(502) 564-0099
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  • Captain in the Bell 206B helicopter.
  • Captain in the twin-engine Piper Navajo and single-engine Cessna aircraft.

Steve Seger,
Chief of Aircraft Maintenance
(502) 564-0131 
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  • Supervising authority for all aircraft maintenance.
  • Repairs and makes required inspections on the state aircraft.
  • Maintains aircraft log books.
  • Orders aircraft parts and maintains inventory.
  • Supervises CCAD maintenance personnel.
Contact Information Contact Info
Department of Aviation
Capital City Airport
90 Airport Road
Building 400
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Phone: (502) 564-4480
Hours: 8am - 4:30pm EST, M-F
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