Hensley HeliportPrivate
27KY · Lexington, 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/ | 20 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
HYK 112.60 · FFT 109.40
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYK · Lexington | VOR/DME | 112.60 · 73X | Low | r124° / 4.4 NM |
| FFT · Frankfort | VOR | 109.40 | Terminal | r125° / 28.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 27KY — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 27KY
- Coordinates
- 37.9248, -84.3952
- Elevation
- 970 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
- 2014/08
- Distance from city
- 10 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC LEXINGTON APCH AT 859-514-7890.
Obstructions
- TREES NE OF LDG AREA
Nearby airports
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About 27KY
Hensley (27KY) is a heliport in Lexington, KY, at 970 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 27KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 27KY have a control tower?
No. Hensley is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 27KY?
Hensley has 1 runway; the longest is 20 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 27KY?
Hensley is in Lexington, KY, at an elevation of 970 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.9248, -84.3952.
More about 27KY
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 27KY 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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