Morning Star Heliport HeliportPrivate
49KY · Lexington, KY · 916 ft elevation · var 3W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 49KY
- Coordinates
- 37.9637, -84.3702
- 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
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunrise | 06:16 AM | 10:16Z |
| Sunset | 09:04 PM | 01:04Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:35 PM | 01:35Z |
Plan a flight from 49KY
Runway H1/
20 ft × 20 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 916 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 219° mag · 216° true
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 20 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYK · Lexington | VORTAC | 112.60 | r092° / 4.8 NM |
| FFT · Frankfort | VOR | 109.40 | r120° / 28.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 49KY. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC LEXINGTON APCH AT 859-514-7890.
Nearby airports
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About 49KY
Morning Star Heliport (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 Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 49KY?
Morning Star Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 20 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 49KY?
Morning Star Heliport is in Lexington, KY, at an elevation of 916 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.9637, -84.3702.
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