Ky River Medical Center HeliportPrivate
8KY5 · Jackson, KY · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:57 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunrise | 07:21 AM | 11:21Z |
| Sunset | 07:31 PM | 23:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:57 PM | 23:57Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 30 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for 8KY5.
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8KY5 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8KY5
- Coordinates
- 37.5650, -83.3700
- Elevation
- 738 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 2012/08
- Distance from city
- 1 SW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
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 · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
Nearby airports
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About 8KY5
Ky River Medical Center (8KY5) is a heliport in Jackson, KY, at 738 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8KY5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8KY5 have a control tower?
No. Ky River Medical Center is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 8KY5?
Ky River Medical Center has 1 runway; the longest is 30 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8KY5?
Ky River Medical Center is in Jackson, KY, at an elevation of 738 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.5650, -83.3700.
More about 8KY5
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 8KY5 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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