The Medical Center At Franklin HeliportPrivate
81KY · Franklin, KY · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:09 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:08 AM | 11:08Z |
| Sunrise | 06:34 AM | 11:34Z |
| Sunset | 06:44 PM | 23:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:09 PM | 00:09Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
BNA 114.10
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNA · Nashville | VORTAC | 114.10 · 88X | High | r011° / 34.2 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 81KY — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 81KY
- Coordinates
- 36.7000, -86.5777
- Elevation
- 723 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2010/07
- Distance from city
- 1 N
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
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
Lighting
- RDO-REQ 122.9
Contact
- 270-535-0536.
Nearby airports
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About 81KY
The Medical Center At Franklin (81KY) is a heliport in Franklin, KY, at 723 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 81KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 81KY have a control tower?
No. The Medical Center At Franklin is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 81KY?
The Medical Center At Franklin has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 81KY?
The Medical Center At Franklin is in Franklin, KY, at an elevation of 723 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.7000, -86.5777.
More about 81KY
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 81KY 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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