Marshall County Hospital HeliportPrivate
18KY · Benton, KY · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:17 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:15 AM | 11:15Z |
| Sunrise | 06:41 AM | 11:41Z |
| Sunset | 06:51 PM | 23:51Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:17 PM | 00:17Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
CNG 113.10
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNG · Cunningham | VOR/DME | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r108° / 23.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 18KY — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 18KY
- Coordinates
- 36.8676, -88.3706
- Elevation
- 412 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1988/08
- Distance from city
- 1 NW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
Lighting
- PERIMETER LGTS - 270-527-4900.
Contact
- DAVID FUNQUA
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About 18KY
Marshall County Hospital (18KY) is a heliport in Benton, KY, at 412 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 18KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 18KY have a control tower?
No. Marshall County Hospital is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 18KY?
Marshall County Hospital has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 18KY?
Marshall County Hospital is in Benton, KY, at an elevation of 412 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.8676, -88.3706.
More about 18KY
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 18KY 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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