Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8KY6
- Coordinates
- 38.9344, -84.5665
- Elevation
- 930 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2009/09
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 05:41 AM | 09:41Z |
| Sunrise | 06:13 AM | 10:13Z |
| Sunset | 09:07 PM | 01:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:39 PM | 01:39Z |
Plan a flight from 8KY6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 10 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
2,000 ft × 65 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Tower, 295 ft, 3,168 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVG · Cincinnati | VORTAC | 117.30 | r131° / 8 NM |
| FLM · Falmouth | VOR-DME | 117.00 | r329° / 20.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8KY6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY; TFC PATS SHOULD BE NON-STANDARD FOR RY 28 DUE TO 295 FT STRUCTURE APPROX 3,200 FT SE OF RY END.
- 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 8KY6 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 8KY6
Caintuckee Airport (8KY6) is an airport in Independence, KY, at 930 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8KY6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8KY6 have a control tower?
No. Caintuckee Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8KY6?
Caintuckee Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8KY6?
Caintuckee Airport is in Independence, KY, at an elevation of 930 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9344, -84.5665.
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