Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6KY3
- Coordinates
- 38.3286, -85.2142
- Elevation
- 850 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATTENDED
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2007/04
- Distance from city
- 9 N
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 | 06:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunset | 09:08 PM | 01:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:39 PM | 01:39Z |
Plan a flight from 6KY3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,250 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 271° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,250 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FFT · Frankfort | VOR | 109.40 | r304° / 16.9 NM |
| IIU · Louisville | VORTAC | 114.80 | r051° / 21.8 NM |
| BQM · Bowman | VOR-DME | 112.20 | r075° / 22 NM |
| ABB · Nabb | VORTAC | 112.40 | r127° / 25.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6KY3. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE.
- FOR CD CTC LOUISVILLE APCH AT 502-375-7499
- CALL 502-558-4980 FOR SERVICE.
- MARKED WITH ORANGE CONES.
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 6KY3 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 6KY3
Flying C Farms Airport (6KY3) is an airport in Shelbyville, KY, at 850 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,250 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6KY3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6KY3 have a control tower?
No. Flying C Farms Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6KY3?
Flying C Farms Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,250 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6KY3?
Flying C Farms Airport is in Shelbyville, KY, at an elevation of 850 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.3286, -85.2142.
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