Paintsville-Prestonsburg-Combs Field Private
9KY9 · Paintsville, KY · 624 ft elevation · var 4W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9KY9
- Coordinates
- 37.7457, -82.7780
- Elevation
- 624 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- Attendance
- ALL 1000-1800
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1964/08
- Distance from city
- 4 SE
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 | 05:38 AM | 09:38Z |
| Sunrise | 06:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunset | 08:56 PM | 00:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:28 PM | 01:28Z |
Plan a flight from 9KY9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13 · 128°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
3,239 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 128° mag · 124° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 20 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 60 ft L of centerline
- Heading
- 004° mag · 360° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 57 ft, 610 ft from threshold, 84 ft L of centerline — 7:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,239 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECB · Newcombe | VORTAC | 110.40 | r168° / 25.6 NM |
| AZQ · Hazard | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r051° / 31.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9KY9. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR ONLY
- ARPT LCTD IN MTN RIVER VALLEY. DFCLT APPROACHES TO RY.
- FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
- AIR BOARD CHAIRMAN LARRY SHORT
- RY 13 20 FT TREES 150 FT FROM RY END & 60 FT LEFT.
- 12 FT TREES 150 FT FROM RY END & 45 FT LEFT.
- RY 13 HAS 300-500 FT HILLS 3000 FT FROM RY END.
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 9KY9 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 9KY9
Paintsville-Prestonsburg-Combs Field (9KY9) is an airport in Paintsville, KY, at 624 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,239 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9KY9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 9KY9 have a control tower?
No. Paintsville-Prestonsburg-Combs Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 9KY9?
Paintsville-Prestonsburg-Combs Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,239 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9KY9?
Paintsville-Prestonsburg-Combs Field is in Paintsville, KY, at an elevation of 624 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.7457, -82.7780.
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