Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8KY3
- Coordinates
- 36.7283, -86.7261
- Elevation
- 638 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2014/03
- Distance from city
- 7 W
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:58 AM | 09:58Z |
| Sunrise | 05:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:09 PM | 01:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
Plan a flight from 8KY3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 7
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 7 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 7/25
1,800 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BWG · Bowling Green | VORTAC | 117.90 | r227° / 18.1 NM |
| CKV · Clarksville | VOR-DME | 110.60 | r080° / 33.7 NM |
| BNA · Nashville | VORTAC | 114.10 | r359° / 35.6 NM |
| HXW · Screaming Eagle | TACAN | 114.90 | r086° / 37 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8KY3. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ALL OPS ARE CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE LANDING AREA IS LIMITED TO PRIVATE USE.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- MARKER BALLS
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 8KY3 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 8KY3
Cummings Farms Airfield (8KY3) is an airport in Franklin, KY, at 638 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8KY3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8KY3 have a control tower?
No. Cummings Farms Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8KY3?
Cummings Farms Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8KY3?
Cummings Farms Airfield is in Franklin, KY, at an elevation of 638 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.7283, -86.7261.
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