Kentucky Airport Zoning Commission

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The Kentucky Department of Aviation administers all permitting of permanent and temporary structures under form TC-55.

For any Airport Zoning inquiries please contact the Department of Aviation AirportZoning@ky.gov

AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION MEETINGS

Next Meeting: April 10, 2025 at 9:30 am ET

Location: Dept of Aviation, Conf Rm 222, 90 Airport Road, Frankfort, KY 40601

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Mission

The Kentucky Airport Zoning Commission provides protection of the public investment in Kentucky airports and its facilities, with the interest of the public, in developing and maintaining a sound air transportation system within the Commonwealth.

KAZC Overview Document.pdf

Applicable Airport Zoning Laws

Kentucky law requires that all structures built on or near an airport, as defined by KRS 183.861, must be approved / permitted by the KAZC. (This includes but is not limited to buildings, antenna towers, water towers, electrical power lines (above ground), runway and taxiway extensions, apron expansion, parking lots and construction cranes.

Penalties: KRS 183.990 Any structure that is constructed or operating within the jurisdictional limits of the KAZC must be approved / permitted.

Temporary Structure Permits are issued by the Administrator for a maximum duration of 4 months. This includes but is not limited to construction cranes and similar construction equipment. 602 KAR 50:090. Permit application procedures.

IMPORTANT: Any construction or alteration to a structure requires that two forms (TC 55-2 & FAA Form 7460-1) be submitted 90 days prior to the date the proposed construction or alteration is to begin. 602 KAR 50:090, Permit Application Procedures.

NOTE: A permit from the KAZC does not relieve the permit applicant or representative of compliance relating to any, law, ordinance, or regulation of any Federal, State, or local government body. Please check with the Department of Housing, Building and Construction for additional applicable permits

Permanent Structure or Temporary Crane Permit Form

Application for Permit to Construct or Alter a Structure: KYTC eForm or