Morning Star HeliportPrivate
49KY · 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
| 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 | r092° / 4.8 NM |
| FFT · Frankfort | VOR | 109.40 | Terminal | r120° / 28.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 49KY — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 49KY
- Coordinates
- 37.9640, -84.3718
- Elevation
- 916 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0730-1630
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/03
- Distance from city
- 4 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC LEXINGTON APCH AT 859-514-7890.
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About 49KY
Morning Star (49KY) is a heliport in Lexington, KY, at 916 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 49KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 49KY have a control tower?
No. Morning Star is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 49KY?
Morning Star has 1 runway; the longest is 20 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 49KY?
Morning Star is in Lexington, KY, at an elevation of 916 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.9640, -84.3718.
More about 49KY
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 49KY 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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