Rockcastle Hospital INC HeliportPrivate
1KY5 · Mt Vernon, KY · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 08:01 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunrise | 07:25 AM | 11:25Z |
| Sunset | 07:35 PM | 23:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:01 PM | 00:01Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
LOZ 116.55 · HYK 112.60
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOZ · London | VOR/DME | 116.55 · 112Y | Low | r334° / 22.3 NM |
| HYK · Lexington | VOR/DME | 112.60 · 73X | Low | r170° / 37.1 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1KY5 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1KY5
- Coordinates
- 37.3583, -84.3361
- Elevation
- 1,100 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2010/07
- Distance from city
- 1 NE
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
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
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
- FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
Obstructions
- 25 FT PLINES MKD WITH ORANGE BALLS 200 FT NE.
Nearby airports
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About 1KY5
Rockcastle Hospital INC (1KY5) is a heliport in Mt Vernon, KY, at 1,100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1KY5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 1KY5 have a control tower?
No. Rockcastle Hospital INC is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 1KY5?
Rockcastle Hospital INC has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1KY5?
Rockcastle Hospital INC is in Mt Vernon, KY, at an elevation of 1,100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.3583, -84.3361.
More about 1KY5
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 1KY5 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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