The Medical Center at Franklin Heliport HeliportPrivate

81KY · Franklin, KY · Non-towered

Elevation
723 ft MSL
Mag var
3W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:15 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:29 AM10:29Z
Sunrise05:57 AM10:57Z
Sunset07:47 PM00:47Z
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08:15 PM01:15Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

BNA 114.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BNA · Nashville VORTAC 114.10 · 88X High r011° / 34.2 NM

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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
Owner
THE MEDICAL CENTER AT FRANKLIN
1100 BROOKHAVEN RD, FRANKLIN, KY
270-598-4800
Manager
GREG MANLEY
1100 BROOKHAVEN RD, FRANKLIN, KY
270-598-4800
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 Heliport (81KY) is a heliport in Franklin, KY, at 723 ft MSL. It has 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 Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

Where is 81KY?

The Medical Center at Franklin Heliport is in Franklin, KY, at an elevation of 723 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.7000, -86.5777.

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