Midwest Communication HeliportPrivate
87KY · Highland Heights, KY · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 08:02 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunrise | 07:25 AM | 11:25Z |
| Sunset | 07:35 PM | 23:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:02 PM | 00:02Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 23 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
CVG 117.30 · FLM 117.00 · MXQ 112.90
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVG · Cincinnati | TACAN | 117.30 · 120X | — | r085° / 11.4 NM |
| FLM · Falmouth | VOR/DME | 117.00 · 117X | High | r347° / 24.8 NM |
| MXQ · Midwest | VOR/DME | 112.90 · 76X | Terminal | r237° / 38.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 87KY — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 87KY
- Coordinates
- 39.0445, -84.4626
- Elevation
- 850 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- MON-SAT 0600-0000
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1991/05
- Distance from city
- 1 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CINCINNATI APCH AT 859-372-6440
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About 87KY
Midwest Communication (87KY) is a heliport in Highland Heights, KY, at 850 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 23 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 87KY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 87KY have a control tower?
No. Midwest Communication is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 87KY?
Midwest Communication has 1 runway; the longest is 23 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 87KY?
Midwest Communication is in Highland Heights, KY, at an elevation of 850 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.0445, -84.4626.
More about 87KY
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 87KY 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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