Travel Planners | InformationProvided below are general categories of important things to know when traveling to Kentucky.
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Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
CVG offers first-tier accessibility along with international recognition for convenience and passenger satisfaction.
• Delta's second largest hub, (behind Atlanta)
• 580 daily departures to 113 cities non-stop, with 18 daily international flights including nonstop service to Frankfurt, London, Montreal, Nassau, Paris, and Toronto.
• For the 11th time in seven years the airport has been recognized nationally for its high level of customer satisfaction--J.D. Power and Associates ranked CVG third best in the U.S. for overall passenger satisfaction.
Louisville International Airport (SDF)
Louisville is one of the most accessible cities in the country. Louisville International Airport provides nearly 100 flights daily, and downtown is literally seven minutes away. To check on flight schedules, visit www.louintlairport.com
Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Since 2000, the airport has introduced airline service to 8 new destinations including Memphis, Houston, New York, Newark, Washington D.C., Orlando, Dallas and Minneapolis.
· Lexington offers nonstop service to seven of its top ten destinations
· Six of the top seven airlines in the nation serve Lexington.
Speed Limits
The speed limit on Kentucky's multi-lane, limited-access parkways and interstate highways outside metropolitan areas is 65 miles per hour (104 kilometers per hour). On Kentucky's two-lane parkways, and the open road, the speed limit is 55 miles per hour (88 kilometers per hour) unless otherwise posted. Speed limits within city limits are 25 miles per hour (40 kilometers per hour) or 35 miles per hour (56 kilometers per hour) unless otherwise posted. School Zones are enforced during such time as the flashing yellow lights are displayed. Fines for speeding in works zones are doubled.
Traffic Regulations
Kentucky has a right turn on red law, unless an intersection sign states otherwise. Please, for your safety and the safety of others, don't drink and drive. If convicted of D.U.I., first-time offenders can expect a 90-day license suspension, fines of $200-$500, and possible jail time up to 30 days. Penalties are more severe for second and subsequent convictions.
Headlights should be used during periods of rain or other inclement weather.
Seat Belts
Kentucky has a mandatory seat belt law, so please, buckle up.
Child Restraints
Federally approved child restraint seats are required by Kentucky law for all children 40 inches tall or less.
Accidents
If you are involved in an accident, notify the nearest state police post or call 1-800-222-5555.
For emergencies, dial 911 from any land or mobile phone. 911 is the universal emergency number for the United States and operators will assist you during your call.
To report a reckless driver or someone who you think may be violating Kentucky's traffic laws, call the Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement at 1-800-928-2402.
State Police Click here to go to the Kentucky State Police site.
The legal age to buy alcohol is 21, and it is not available in every county. A complete listing of the counties where alcohol can be purchased is available online here (JPG format) or here (PDF format). To view Adobe Acrobat files (PDFs) you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free here. Alcohol is sold at retail liquor stores, drug and grocery stores. Large restaurants in Campbell, Fayette, Jefferson and Kenton counties sell by the drink on Sundays. To check local availability, please call ahead to your destination.
Kentucky is divided into two time zones, Eastern (EST) and Central (CST). Most of the north central, and all of eastern Kentucky are on Eastern Time. Most of south central and all of western Kentucky are on Central Time. From the first Sunday in April until the last Sunday in October, the entire state observes Daylight Savings Time (EDT & CDT).
No matter the season, you'll love Kentucky's mild climate. Summers can be very warm, but cool evenings are not unusual. For spring and fall, it's a good idea to bring a light jacket. In the winter, we get a moderate amount of snow. The wettest seasons are spring and summer, and the driest is the fall.
Average high and low temperatures
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Fahrenheit
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HI
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LO
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January
|
|
40
|
|
23
|
|
February
|
|
44
|
|
25
|
|
March
|
|
54
|
|
34
|
|
April
|
|
66
|
|
44
|
|
May
|
|
75
|
|
54
|
|
June
|
|
83
|
|
62
|
|
July
|
|
86
|
|
66
|
|
August
|
|
85
|
|
65
|
|
September
|
|
79
|
|
58
|
|
October
|
|
68
|
|
46
|
|
November
|
|
54
|
|
36
|
|
December
|
|
44
|
|
28
|
|
|
|
Celsius
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|
HI
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|
LO
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|
|
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January
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|
4
|
|
-5
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February
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|
7
|
|
-4
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|
March
|
|
12
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|
-1
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|
April
|
|
19
|
|
7
|
|
May
|
|
24
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|
12
|
|
June
|
|
27
|
|
17
|
|
July
|
|
30
|
|
19
|
|
August
|
|
29
|
|
18
|
|
September
|
|
26
|
|
15
|
|
October
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|
20
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|
8
|
|
November
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12
|
|
2
|
|
December
|
|
7
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-2
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Annual average precipitation 48 inches, including an average snowfall of 13.7 inches
Distance to Kentucky
Kentucky is a great destination no matter where you are located. The state is within one day’s drive of 75% of the US population.
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