Middlesboro-Bell County Airport

1A6 · Middlesboro, KY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,154 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,633 ft 10/28
Runway
1
Mag var
5W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:07 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:15 AM10:15Z
Sunrise06:43 AM10:43Z
Sunset08:38 PM00:38Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:07 PM01:07Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:07 PM → 06:15 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:38 PM → 05:43 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 013°downwind 283°base 193°final 103°45° entry1028

RWY 10LEFT traffic

Heading
103° mag · 098° true
Dimensions
3,633 × 75 ft
TPA
2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Displaced thr
230 ft
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 283°) on the 45° at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 10
Threshold elev
1,154 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Trees, 92 ft, 535 ft from threshold, 288 ft R of centerline — 3:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
TDZ elevation
1,153 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Weight bearing: Single wheel 19k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.425

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

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
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LOZ · London VOR/DME 116.55 · 112Y Low r148° / 31.1 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
1A6
Coordinates
36.6103, -83.7374
Elevation
1,154 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5W
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 119.425 · ☎ 606-248-3095
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
LOUISVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
1A6
Attendance
ALL 0800-1700
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
1 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 28: 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, Jet A (additive)
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF MIDDLESBORO & BELL COUNTY
2116 CUMBERLAND AVE, MIDDLESBORO, KY
606-248-2551
Manager
GLYNNA BROWN
2116 CUMBERLAND AVE, MIDDLESBORO, KY
606-242-3134
Remarks FAA · 15 notes

General

  • ULTRALIGHT ACT ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • TREES BOTH SIDES OF RWY VIOLATE 7:1 TRANSITIONAL SFCS.
  • NARROW TWYS MAY REQUIRE LG ACFT TO BACK TAXI TO/FR APRON.
  • FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -13C.

Runways

  • DALGT OPS ONLY.
  • FADED & ALGAE CVRD.
  • FADED & ALGAE CVRD.

Lighting

  • REIL RWY 10 & 28 ON CONSLY; DALGT ONLY.

Obstructions

  • 10 FT BERM 230 FT FM RWY END 110 FT R; +4 FT FENCE 157 FT FM RWY END; +17 FT ROAD 183 FT FM RWY END.
  • APCH RATIO 8:1 TO DTHR.
  • APCH RATIO 25:1 TO DTHR.
  • 4 FT FENCE 220 FT FM RWY END; 200 FT L & R.

Contact

  • 606-269-6910

Attendance

  • FOR SVC - AMGR OR 606-248-3563.

Nearby airports

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About 1A6

Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (1A6) is an airport in Middlesboro, KY, at 1,154 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,633 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1A6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 1A6 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 1A6?

Middlesboro-Bell County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,633 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 1A6?

Middlesboro-Bell County Airport is in Middlesboro, KY, at an elevation of 1,154 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.6103, -83.7374.

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