Transportation
Perry County's highway, rail and river systems provide complete inter modal transportation avenues to help your business thrive in our fast-paced global marketplace.
Being located near the center of North America, as well as near the median center of the United States' population are additional enhancements to the transportation network offered in Perry County.
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Interstate 64 cuts through the northern portion of Perry County, offering shippers speedy access to the national transportation system. Highway 37, a "Super Two" highway, provides a quick link from various portions of the county to I-64.
- The Tell City River Port, located at mile 727 on the Ohio River, specializes in loading and off-loading, handling and storage of bulk material, along with on-site weighing facilities for both truck and rail. The port is served by American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) and Ingram Barge Company.
The Perry County Municipal Airport was recently expanded to 4,400 feet long by 75 feet wide.
Airport features include:
- No landing fees
- Self-Service Fuel Pumps (Jet A with premixed additive and 100LL fuel)
- Hangers
- Tie Downs
- GPS
- PAPI
- REIL
- VASI
- VOR
- Elevation 660 MSL
- Runway 31-13
Perry County is ideally situated between two airports: the Louisville International Airport and the Evansville Regional Airport. Louisville International is the site of United Parcel Services global distribution hub.
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Phone: 812.547.8377 Fax: 812.547.8378 chris@pickperry.com
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