Airport information
- FAA LID
- 79KY
- Coordinates
- 37.8713, -84.6105
- Elevation
- 906 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2004/09
- Distance from city
- 1 W
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 | 05:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 06:16 AM | 10:16Z |
| Sunset | 09:04 PM | 01:04Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:35 PM | 01:35Z |
Plan a flight from 79KY
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
Runway lighting aids — 09: 4-light PAPI (left) · 27: 4-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09 · 099°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
5,488 ft × 100 ft · Concrete- Heading
- 099° mag · 94° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (4°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 75 ft, 2,150 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 526 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (4°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 60 ft, 665 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 508 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,488 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYK · Lexington | VORTAC | 112.60 | r229° / 8.7 NM |
| FFT · Frankfort | VOR | 109.40 | r146° / 23.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 79KY. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC LEXINGTON APCH AT 859-514-7890.
- ACTVT REIL RWY 09/27; PAPI RWY 09/27 AND HIRL RWY 09/27 - 122.95 3 CLICKS. 7 CLICKS TURN ON PAPI ONLY.
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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 79KY 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 79KY
Lucas Field (79KY) is an airport in Nicholasville, KY, at 906 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,488 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 79KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 79KY have a control tower?
No. Lucas Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 79KY?
Lucas Field has 1 runway; the longest is 5,488 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 79KY?
Lucas Field is in Nicholasville, KY, at an elevation of 906 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.8713, -84.6105.
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