Airport information
- FAA LID
- 70KY
- Coordinates
- 37.8159, -85.9647
- Elevation
- 680 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- Attendance
- ALL SR-SS
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1985/08
- Distance from city
- 1 NE
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 | 05:51 AM | 09:51Z |
| Sunrise | 06:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunset | 09:09 PM | 01:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:41 PM | 01:41Z |
Plan a flight from 70KY
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
2,700 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft, 10 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTK · Fort Knox | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r177° / 5.5 NM |
| MYS · Mystic | VOR | 108.20 | r110° / 14.1 NM |
| EWO · New Hope | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r308° / 17.6 NM |
| IIU · Louisville | VORTAC | 114.80 | r226° / 25.2 NM |
| BQM · Bowman | VOR-DME | 112.20 | r211° / 28.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 70KY. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- MOGAS
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR, PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC LOUISVILLE APCH AT 502-375-7499
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 70KY 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 70KY
Vine Grove Airport (70KY) is an airport in Vine Grove, KY, at 680 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 70KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 70KY have a control tower?
No. Vine Grove Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 70KY?
Vine Grove Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 70KY?
Vine Grove Airport is in Vine Grove, KY, at an elevation of 680 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.8159, -85.9647.
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