Airport information
- FAA LID
- 85KY
- Coordinates
- 38.4703, -85.1386
- Elevation
- 890 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1988/03
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 06:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunset | 09:08 PM | 01:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:40 PM | 01:40Z |
Plan a flight from 85KY
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
3,100 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 14 ft, 300 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FFT · Frankfort | VOR | 109.40 | r331° / 20.4 NM |
| ABB · Nabb | VORTAC | 112.40 | r106° / 24.4 NM |
| BQM · Bowman | VOR-DME | 112.20 | r061° / 28.7 NM |
| IIU · Louisville | VORTAC | 114.80 | r042° / 30.2 NM |
| CVG · Cincinnati | VORTAC | 117.30 | r216° / 38.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 85KY. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVD VFR /PVT USE.
- FOR CD CTC LOUISVILLE APCH AT 502-375-7499
- GEORGE PASCAL
- RED CONES THLDS & EDGE.
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 85KY 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 85KY
Deer Run Airpark (85KY) is an airport in New Castle, KY, at 890 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 85KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 85KY have a control tower?
No. Deer Run Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 85KY?
Deer Run Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 3,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 85KY?
Deer Run Airpark is in New Castle, KY, at an elevation of 890 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.4703, -85.1386.
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