Mc Creary County

18I · Pine Knot, KY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,370 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,999 ft 04/22
Runway
1
Mag var
5W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 18I. Nearby reporting stations: KBYL (11 NM), KSCX (17 NM), KEKQ (24 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 08:02 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:59 AM10:59Z
Sunrise07:24 AM11:24Z
Sunset07:36 PM23:36Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:02 PM00:02Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:02 PM → 06:59 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:36 PM → 06:24 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 130°downwind 040°base 310°final 220°45° entry2204

RWY 22LEFT traffic

Heading
220° mag · 215° true
Dimensions
2,999 × 75 ft
TPA
2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
123.05

Enter the left downwind (heading 040°) on the 45° at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 22
Threshold elev
1,342 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Trees, 39 ft, 536 ft from threshold, 283 ft R of centerline — 8:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
24 ft
TDZ elevation
1,370 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 8k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.05
UNICOM
123.05

Also

Flight service
124.625 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
371.925LONDON 2 RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

LOZ 116.55 · LVT 114.35
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LOZ · London VOR/DME 116.55 · 112Y Low r217° / 24.4 NM
LVT · Livingston VOR/DME 114.35 · 90Y Low r082° / 37.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
18I
Coordinates
36.6954, -84.3915
Elevation
1,370 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5W
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
LOUISVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
LOU
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1978/11
Distance from city
3 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 04 & 22; PAPI RWY 04 & 22; MIRL RWY 4/22 - CTAF. on 123.05Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 04: 2-light PAPI (left) · 22: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MC CREARY COUNTY
COUNTY COURTHOUSE, WHITLEY CITY, KY
Manager
BRYSON BRYANT
PO BOX 1143, WHITLEY, KY
606-516-4007
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 04 & 22; PAPI RWY 04 & 22; MIRL RWY 4/22 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • TMPRYLY UNAVBL.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 72KY Carr (private) (10 NM) · 08KY Boss (private) (20 NM) · 9KY4 Tec Field (private) (24 NM)

About 18I

Mc Creary County (18I) is an airport in Pine Knot, KY, at 1,370 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,999 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 18I, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 18I have a control tower?

No. Mc Creary County is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 18I?

Mc Creary County has 1 runway; the longest is 2,999 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 18I?

Mc Creary County is in Pine Knot, KY, at an elevation of 1,370 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.6954, -84.3915.

More about 18I

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 18I 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.

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