Airport information
- FAA LID
- 18I
- Coordinates
- 36.6955, -84.3913
- Elevation
- 1,370 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- NOTAM facility
- LOU
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1978/11
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
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 | 09:00 PM | 01:00Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:30 PM | 01:30Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT REIL RWY 04 & 22; PAPI RWY 04 & 22; MIRL RWY 4/22 - CTAF. on 123.05 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 04: 2-light PAPI (left) · 22: 2-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04 · 040°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 123.05
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
2,999 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 040° mag · 35° true
- Markings
- basic
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 55 ft, 708 ft from threshold, 239 ft R of centerline — 9:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- 220° mag · 215° true
- Markings
- basic
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 39 ft, 536 ft from threshold, 283 ft R of centerline — 8:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,999 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOZ · London | VORTAC | 116.10 | r217° / 24.4 NM |
| LVT · Livingston | VORTAC | 108.40 | r082° / 37.9 NM |
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
- ACTVT REIL RWY 04 & 22; PAPI RWY 04 & 22; MIRL RWY 4/22 - CTAF.
- TMPRYLY UNAVBL.
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 18I 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 18I
McCreary County Airport (18I) is an airport in Pine Knot, KY, at 1,370 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,999 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 18I, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 18I have a control tower?
No. McCreary County Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 18I?
McCreary County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,999 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 18I?
McCreary County Airport is in Pine Knot, KY, at an elevation of 1,370 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.6955, -84.3913.
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