Zanzibar Farm Private

50KY · Paris, KY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
915 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,200 ft 07/25
Runway
1
Mag var
3W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 50KY. Nearby reporting stations: KLEX (14 NM), KIOB (17 NM), KFFT (27 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 06:05 PM
EventLocal (EST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:37 AM11:37Z
Sunrise07:04 AM12:04Z
Sunset05:37 PM22:37Z
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06:05 PM23:05Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
06:05 PM → 06:37 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
06:37 PM → 06:04 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 160°downwind 070°base 340°final 250°45° entry2507

RWY 25LEFT traffic

Heading
250° mag · 247° true
Dimensions
2,200 × 60 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 070°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

HYK 112.60 · FFT 109.40 · FLM 117.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HYK · Lexington VOR/DME 112.60 · 73X Low r034° / 11.9 NM
FFT · Frankfort VOR 109.40 Terminal r099° / 27.5 NM
FLM · Falmouth VOR/DME 117.00 · 117X High r186° / 31.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 50KY — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
50KY
Coordinates
38.1298, -84.3302
Elevation
915 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
Sectional chart
ST LOUIS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
LOUISVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1989/11
Distance from city
5 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LARRY & J.C. PITMAN
5424 BRYAN STATION RD, PARIS, KY
859-983-3911
Manager
LARRY & J.C. PITMAN
5424 BRYAN STATION RD, PARIS, KY
(859) 229-5022
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC LEXINGTON APCH AT 859-514-7890.

Nearby airports

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About 50KY

Zanzibar Farm (50KY) is an airport in Paris, KY, at 915 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 50KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 50KY have a control tower?

No. Zanzibar Farm is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 50KY?

Zanzibar Farm has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 50KY?

Zanzibar Farm is in Paris, KY, at an elevation of 915 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.1298, -84.3302.

More about 50KY

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 50KY 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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