Appalachian Regional Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
51KY · Whitesburg, KY · 1,220 ft elevation · var 6W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 51KY
- Coordinates
- 37.1132, -82.8124
- Elevation
- 1,220 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/09
- Distance from city
- 0 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 | 05:41 AM | 09:41Z |
| Sunrise | 06:12 AM | 10:12Z |
| Sunset | 08:55 PM | 00:55Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:26 PM | 01:26Z |
Plan a flight from 51KY
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Runway H1/
32 ft × 32 ft · Concrete- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,220 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 32 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| Flight service | 126.575 (LOW) |
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 257.85 | BLUEFIELD RCAG (LOW) |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZQ · Hazard | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r132° / 27.2 NM |
| GZG · Glade Spring | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r298° / 39.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 51KY. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 606-633-3500.
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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 51KY 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.
About 51KY
Appalachian Regional Hospital Heliport (51KY) is a heliport in Whitesburg, KY, at 1,220 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 32 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 51KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 51KY have a control tower?
No. Appalachian Regional Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 51KY?
Appalachian Regional Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 32 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 51KY?
Appalachian Regional Hospital Heliport is in Whitesburg, KY, at an elevation of 1,220 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.1132, -82.8124.
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