Air Kentucky
| Company type | Commuter airline |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Defunct | 1989 |
| Headquarters | Owensboro , United States |
Area served | Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee |
| Products | Air transportation services |
Air Kentucky was a commuter airline headquartered in Owensboro, Kentucky, and was also known for a time as Owensboro Aviation. Established in 1974, the airline functioned within the Allegheny Commuter network, initially serving Allegheny Airlines and subsequently USAir Express. Operations were discontinued in 1989.
The airline received some pop culture attention when it was referenced in the movie The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. In the film, a principal character is portrayed as an Air Kentucky pilot, although the movie incorrectly locates the airline’s base in Louisville, Kentucky.
Destinations
Commercial airline service is no longer available at airports indicated with an asterisk (*).