Airport information
- FAA LID
- KY8
- Coordinates
- 37.9532, -86.8572
- Elevation
- 412 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- NOTAM facility
- LOU
- Attendance
- M-F 0700-1200
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 2007/12
- 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 (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:54 AM | 09:54Z |
| Sunrise | 05:25 AM | 10:25Z |
| Sunset | 08:13 PM | 01:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:45 PM | 01:45Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT REIL RWY 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 5/23 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 05 & 23 OPR CONSLY. on 123.0 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 05: 4-light PAPI (left) · 23: 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 05 · 046°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 123.0
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
5,002 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 046° mag · 43° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 104 ft, 2,759 ft from threshold, 498 ft R of centerline — 24:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- 226° mag · 223° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 93 ft, 2,104 ft from threshold, 524 ft L of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,002 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HNB · Huntingburg | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r165° / 18.4 NM |
| OWB · Owensboro | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r048° / 19.3 NM |
| MYS · Mystic | VOR | 108.20 | r278° / 29.2 NM |
| CCT · Central City | VORTAC | 109.80 | r030° / 39.3 NM |
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A (additive)
- Parking
- tiedowns
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC EVANSVILLE APCH AT 812-436-4690, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
- AMGR AVBL BY APNTMT/ PHONE CALL.
- ACTVT REIL RWY 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 5/23 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 05 & 23 OPR CONSLY.
- TIM POWERS
- FUEL AVBL 24/7 WITH CC.
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About KY8
Hancock County-Ron Lewis Field (KY8) is an airport in Lewisport, KY, at 412 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,002 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KY8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KY8 have a control tower?
No. Hancock County-Ron Lewis Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at KY8?
Hancock County-Ron Lewis Field has 1 runway; the longest is 5,002 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KY8?
Hancock County-Ron Lewis Field is in Lewisport, KY, at an elevation of 412 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.9532, -86.8572.
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