Airport information
- FAA LID
- 08KY
- Coordinates
- 36.9726, -84.6261
- Elevation
- 820 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- Attendance
- MON-SAT 0800-1730
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1976/03
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:48 AM | 09:48Z |
| Sunrise | 06:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunset | 09:01 PM | 01:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:32 PM | 01:32Z |
Plan a flight from 08KY
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,500 ft × 60 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 300 ft from threshold, 30 ft R of centerline — 10:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 1,200 ft from threshold, 100 ft R of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOZ · London | VORTAC | 116.10 | r265° / 25 NM |
| LVT · Livingston | VORTAC | 108.40 | r050° / 34.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 08KY. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR OPNS ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
- PWR LINES WITH MKR BALLS. 10-15 FT TREES INSIDE SLOPES.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 08KY in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 08KY
Boss Airport (08KY) is an airport in Burnside, KY, at 820 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 08KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 08KY have a control tower?
No. Boss Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 08KY?
Boss Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 08KY?
Boss Airport is in Burnside, KY, at an elevation of 820 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.9726, -84.6261.
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