Airport information
- FAA LID
- 40KY
- Coordinates
- 38.2934, -85.2050
- Elevation
- 840 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1979/11
- Distance from city
- 4 N
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 | 05:46 AM | 09:46Z |
| Sunrise | 06:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunset | 09:08 PM | 01:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:39 PM | 01:39Z |
Plan a flight from 40KY
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
2,000 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 1,000 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 35 ft, 150 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FFT · Frankfort | VOR | 109.40 | r299° / 15.5 NM |
| IIU · Louisville | VORTAC | 114.80 | r056° / 20.9 NM |
| BQM · Bowman | VOR-DME | 112.20 | r081° / 22 NM |
| ABB · Nabb | VORTAC | 112.40 | r130° / 26.9 NM |
| HYK · Lexington | VORTAC | 112.60 | r300° / 39.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 40KY. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- E111: VFR; PRIVATE USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC LOUISVILLE APCH AT 502-375-7499
- ADDITIONAL CONTACT: CHUCK REED - 502-235-4262
- ADDL PHONE 502-235-4262.
- RY 11/29 THLDS MARKED WITH FLAT WHITE ROCKS FLUSH WITH THE GROUND.
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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 40KY 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 40KY
Rooster Field (40KY) is an airport in Shelbyville, KY, at 840 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 40KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 40KY have a control tower?
No. Rooster Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 40KY?
Rooster Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 40KY?
Rooster Field is in Shelbyville, KY, at an elevation of 840 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.2934, -85.2050.
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