Airport information
- FAA LID
- 68KY
- Coordinates
- 36.7420, -88.3861
- Elevation
- 537 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2026/05
- Distance from city
- 7 S
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 | 05:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:16 PM | 01:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:46 PM | 01:46Z |
Plan a flight from 68KY
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 8
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 8 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 8/26
2,100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26 | 2,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNG · Cunningham | VORTAC | 113.10 | r123° / 26.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 68KY. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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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 68KY 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 68KY
Double C Field (68KY) is an airport in Benton, KY, at 537 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 68KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 68KY have a control tower?
No. Double C Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 68KY?
Double C Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 68KY?
Double C Field is in Benton, KY, at an elevation of 537 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.7420, -88.3861.
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