Airport information
- FAA LID
- 52KY
- Coordinates
- 38.1174, -84.3017
- Elevation
- 900 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/11
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 05:43 AM | 09:43Z |
| Sunrise | 06:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunset | 09:03 PM | 01:03Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:35 PM | 01:35Z |
Plan a flight from 52KY
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,300 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 35 ft, 500 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYK · Lexington | VORTAC | 112.60 | r042° / 12.1 NM |
| FFT · Frankfort | VOR | 109.40 | r101° / 28.9 NM |
| FLM · Falmouth | VOR-DME | 117.00 | r183° / 31.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 52KY. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR; PVT USE ONLY.
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 52KY 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 52KY
Air Castle Airport (52KY) is an airport in Paris, KY, at 900 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 52KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 52KY have a control tower?
No. Air Castle Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 52KY?
Air Castle Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 52KY?
Air Castle Airport is in Paris, KY, at an elevation of 900 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.1174, -84.3017.
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