Airport information
- FAA LID
- 42KY
- Coordinates
- 36.7764, -88.2223
- Elevation
- 380 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1972/03
- Distance from city
- 9 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:03 AM | 10:03Z |
| Sunrise | 05:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunset | 08:15 PM | 01:15Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:46 PM | 01:46Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:46 PM → 05:03 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:15 PM → 04:34 AM
Plan a flight from 42KY
Runway 18/36
2,544 ft × 32 ft · Asphalt 18
- Heading
- 178° mag · 179° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
36
- Heading
- 239° mag · 240° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UNIC | 122.8 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNG · Cunningham | VORTAC | 113.10 | r112° / 32.6 NM |
| HXW · Screaming Eagle | TACAN | 114.90 | r281° / 35.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 42KY. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Owner
OWNERS ASSN PIRATES COVE
14 PALASADES LN, HARDIN, KY
870-588-1017
Manager
CARY LATHAM
14 PALASADES LN, HARDIN, KY
870-588-1017
Remarks FAA
- VFR ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
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