Sunrise Acres Airport Private
71KY · Petersburg, KY · 465 ft elevation · var 3W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 71KY
- Coordinates
- 39.0348, -84.8727
- Elevation
- 465 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1985/12
- Distance from city
- 2 S
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 | 05:42 AM | 09:42Z |
| Sunrise | 06:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunset | 09:09 PM | 01:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:41 PM | 01:41Z |
Plan a flight from 71KY
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
1,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVG · Cincinnati | VORTAC | 117.30 | r282° / 8 NM |
| FLM · Falmouth | VOR-DME | 117.00 | r316° / 35 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 71KY. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR, PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC CINCINNATI APCH AT 859-372-6440
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 71KY 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 71KY
Sunrise Acres Airport (71KY) is an airport in Petersburg, KY, at 465 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 71KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 71KY have a control tower?
No. Sunrise Acres Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 71KY?
Sunrise Acres Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 71KY?
Sunrise Acres Airport is in Petersburg, KY, at an elevation of 465 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.0348, -84.8727.
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