Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5KY5
- Coordinates
- 36.8624, -87.7900
- Elevation
- 498 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- 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
- 1969/06
- Distance from city
- 2 E
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 | 05:01 AM | 10:01Z |
| Sunrise | 05:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:14 PM | 01:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:44 PM | 01:44Z |
Plan a flight from 5KY5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18 · 181°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
3,150 ft × 40 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- 181° mag · 181° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Brush, 350 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 900 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,150 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HXW · Screaming Eagle | TACAN | 114.90 | r309° / 18.2 NM |
| CKV · Clarksville | VOR-DME | 110.60 | r310° / 23.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5KY5. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR USE ONLY
- RY 18 HWY NORTH. RY 36 TREES P-LINE SOUTH.
- FOR CD CTC CAMPBELL APCH AT 270-798-6441.
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 5KY5 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 5KY5
Lowe Airport (5KY5) is an airport in Cadiz, KY, at 498 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,150 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5KY5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5KY5 have a control tower?
No. Lowe Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5KY5?
Lowe Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,150 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5KY5?
Lowe Airport is in Cadiz, KY, at an elevation of 498 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.8624, -87.7900.
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