Airport information
- FAA LID
- 73KY
- Coordinates
- 38.0333, -85.8008
- Elevation
- 480 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2004/09
- Distance from city
- 5 ENE
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 | 05:49 AM | 09:49Z |
| Sunrise | 06:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunset | 09:09 PM | 01:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:41 PM | 01:41Z |
Plan a flight from 73KY
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
2,150 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,150 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTK · Fort Knox | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r048° / 11.1 NM |
| IIU · Louisville | VORTAC | 114.80 | r247° / 11.4 NM |
| BQM · Bowman | VOR-DME | 112.20 | r210° / 13.5 NM |
| MYS · Mystic | VOR | 108.20 | r069° / 22.6 NM |
| EWO · New Hope | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r345° / 24.8 NM |
| ABB · Nabb | VORTAC | 112.40 | r192° / 34.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 73KY. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PVDD VFR & PVT USE.
- 150 FT PLINE 1 NM NE OF RY 06/24.
- FOR CD CTC LOUISVILLE APCH AT 502-375-7499
- 122.75
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 73KY 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 73KY
Brooks Field (73KY) is an airport in Brooks, KY, at 480 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,150 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 73KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 73KY have a control tower?
No. Brooks Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 73KY?
Brooks Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,150 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 73KY?
Brooks Field is in Brooks, KY, at an elevation of 480 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.0333, -85.8008.
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