Westlake Regional Hospital HeliportPrivate
48KY · Columbia, KY · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 08:04 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 07:03 AM | 11:03Z |
| Sunrise | 07:29 AM | 11:29Z |
| Sunset | 07:38 PM | 23:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:04 PM | 00:04Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 30 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
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Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
LVT 114.35 · EWO 113.95
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVT · Livingston | VOR/DME | 114.35 · 90Y | Low | r351° / 31.4 NM |
| EWO · New Hope | VOR/DME | 113.95 · 86Y | Low | r149° / 36.9 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 48KY — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 48KY
- Coordinates
- 37.0972, -85.2953
- Elevation
- 803 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2000/07
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
Nearby airports
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About 48KY
Westlake Regional Hospital (48KY) is a heliport in Columbia, KY, at 803 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 48KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 48KY have a control tower?
No. Westlake Regional Hospital is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 48KY?
Westlake Regional Hospital has 1 runway; the longest is 30 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 48KY?
Westlake Regional Hospital is in Columbia, KY, at an elevation of 803 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.0972, -85.2953.
More about 48KY
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 48KY 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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