Appalachian Regional Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate

51KY · Whitesburg, KY · Non-towered

Elevation
1,220 ft MSL
Longest runway
32 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
6W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:01 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:13 AM10:13Z
Sunrise06:41 AM10:41Z
Sunset08:33 PM00:33Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:01 PM01:01Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:01 PM → 06:13 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:33 PM → 05:41 AM

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Runways

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

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Flight service
126.575 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
257.85BLUEFIELD RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

GZG 115.55
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
GZG · Glade Spring VOR/DME 115.55 · 102Y Low r298° / 39.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 51KY — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

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

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
240 HOSPITAL ROAD, WHITESBURG, KY
606-633-3500
Manager
DEREK SHACKLEFORD, FACILITY MGR
240 HOSPITAL ROAD, WHITESBURG, KY
(606) 633-3500
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.

Lighting

  • FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 606-633-3500.

Nearby airports

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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 in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 51KY?

Appalachian Regional Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 32 ft. See the Runways section 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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