Samuels Springs Airport Private
59KY · Deatsville, KY · 690 ft elevation · var 2W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 59KY
- Coordinates
- 37.8978, -85.5552
- Elevation
- 690 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- Attendance
- MON-SAT 0800-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/12
- Distance from city
- 0 E
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 | 05:49 AM | 09:49Z |
| Sunrise | 06:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunset | 09:08 PM | 01:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:39 PM | 01:39Z |
Plan a flight from 59KY
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
2,750 ft × 110 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,750 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIU · Louisville | VORTAC | 114.80 | r174° / 12.4 NM |
| EWO · New Hope | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r019° / 17 NM |
| FTK · Fort Knox | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r093° / 19.8 NM |
| BQM · Bowman | VOR-DME | 112.20 | r166° / 20.6 NM |
| MYS · Mystic | VOR | 108.20 | r090° / 32.7 NM |
| FFT · Frankfort | VOR | 109.40 | r244° / 35 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 59KY. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC LOUISVILLE APCH AT 502-375-7499
- 502-459-0350 FAX
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About 59KY
Samuels Springs Airport (59KY) is an airport in Deatsville, KY, at 690 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 59KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 59KY have a control tower?
No. Samuels Springs Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 59KY?
Samuels Springs Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,750 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 59KY?
Samuels Springs Airport is in Deatsville, KY, at an elevation of 690 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.8978, -85.5552.
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