Airport information
- FAA LID
- 54KY
- Coordinates
- 36.7311, -88.2472
- Elevation
- 350 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2000/09
- Distance from city
- 11 NE
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 | 05:04 AM | 10:04Z |
| 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 54KY
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 10 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
2,750 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 285° mag · 285° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 20 ft, 600 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 100 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,750 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNG · Cunningham | VORTAC | 113.10 | r117° / 32.9 NM |
| HXW · Screaming Eagle | TACAN | 114.90 | r276° / 36.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 54KY. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR/PVT USE, FOLLOW RESTRICTIONS IN LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH NEARBY MURRAY-CALLOWAY COUNTY AIRPORT.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- RY 28 DSPLCD THLD MKD WITH YELLOW TIRES.
Nearby airports
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About 54KY
Rudenberg Field (54KY) is an airport in Murray, KY, at 350 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,750 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 54KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 54KY have a control tower?
No. Rudenberg Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 54KY?
Rudenberg Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,750 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 54KY?
Rudenberg Field is in Murray, KY, at an elevation of 350 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.7311, -88.2472.
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