Airport information
- FAA LID
- 42KY
- Coordinates
- 36.7764, -88.2223
- Elevation
- 380 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- 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
- 1972/03
- Distance from city
- 9 SE
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 | 05:03 AM | 10:03Z |
| Sunrise | 05:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunset | 08:15 PM | 01:15Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:46 PM | 01:46Z |
Plan a flight from 42KY
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18 · 178°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.8
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,544 ft × 32 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- 178° mag · 179° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 239° mag · 240° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 1,000 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,544 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UNIC | 122.8 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNG · Cunningham | VORTAC | 113.10 | r112° / 32.6 NM |
| HXW · Screaming Eagle | TACAN | 114.90 | r281° / 35.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 42KY. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR 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 42KY 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 42KY
Pirates Cove Airport (42KY) is an airport in Benton, KY, at 380 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,544 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 42KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 42KY have a control tower?
No. Pirates Cove Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 42KY?
Pirates Cove Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,544 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 42KY?
Pirates Cove Airport is in Benton, KY, at an elevation of 380 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.7764, -88.2223.
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