Boyce Wafer Farm Airport Private
0KY5 · Alvaton, KY · 600 ft elevation · var 1W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 0KY5
- Coordinates
- 36.8124, -86.3774
- Elevation
- 600 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1992/12
- Distance from city
- 16 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:56 AM | 09:56Z |
| Sunrise | 05:27 AM | 10:27Z |
| Sunset | 08:08 PM | 01:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
Plan a flight from 0KY5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 07
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 07 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 07/25
2,800 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BWG · Bowling Green | VORTAC | 117.90 | r154° / 7.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 0KY5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED VFR AND PR USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
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 0KY5 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 0KY5
Boyce Wafer Farm Airport (0KY5) is an airport in Alvaton, KY, at 600 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 0KY5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 0KY5 have a control tower?
No. Boyce Wafer Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 0KY5?
Boyce Wafer Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 0KY5?
Boyce Wafer Farm Airport is in Alvaton, KY, at an elevation of 600 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.8124, -86.3774.
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