Highlands Regional Medical Center HeliportPrivate
50KT · Prestonsburg, KY · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:56 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:52 AM | 10:52Z |
| Sunrise | 07:18 AM | 11:18Z |
| Sunset | 07:30 PM | 23:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:56 PM | 23:56Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 50KT — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 50KT
- Coordinates
- 37.7281, -82.7701
- Elevation
- 650 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
- lighted
- Activated
- 2015/11
- Distance from city
- 3 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
Contact
- OTHER CONTACT: EVELYN ROBINETTE 606-886-7604
Nearby airports
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About 50KT
Highlands Regional Medical Center (50KT) is a heliport in Prestonsburg, KY, at 650 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 50KT, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 50KT have a control tower?
No. Highlands Regional Medical Center is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 50KT?
Highlands Regional Medical Center has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 50KT?
Highlands Regional Medical Center is in Prestonsburg, KY, at an elevation of 650 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.7281, -82.7701.
More about 50KT
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 50KT 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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