Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5KY2
- Coordinates
- 38.1651, -85.1509
- Elevation
- 838 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2024/06
- Distance from city
- 5 SE
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 | 06:18 AM | 10:18Z |
| Sunset | 09:07 PM | 01:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:39 PM | 01:39Z |
Plan a flight from 5KY2
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,602 ft · ASPH/GRVL (Excellent)- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,602 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FFT · Frankfort | VOR | 109.40 | r268° / 11.5 NM |
| IIU · Louisville | VORTAC | 114.80 | r078° / 20.5 NM |
| BQM · Bowman | VOR-DME | 112.20 | r100° / 24.6 NM |
| ABB · Nabb | VORTAC | 112.40 | r137° / 34.2 NM |
| HYK · Lexington | VORTAC | 112.60 | r291° / 34.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5KY2. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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 5KY2 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 5KY2
Papaws Landing (5KY2) is an airport in Shelbyville, KY, at 838 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,602 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5KY2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5KY2 have a control tower?
No. Papaws Landing is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5KY2?
Papaws Landing has 1 runway; the longest is 2,602 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5KY2?
Papaws Landing is in Shelbyville, KY, at an elevation of 838 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.1651, -85.1509.
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