West Liberty

9I3 · West Liberty, KY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
934 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,400 ft 07/25
Runway
1
Mag var
4W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 9I3. Nearby reporting stations: KJKL (19 NM), KSYM (24 NM), KSJS (31 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:03 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:51 AM10:51Z
Sunrise07:17 AM11:17Z
Sunset07:37 PM23:37Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:03 PM00:03Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:03 PM → 06:51 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:37 PM → 06:17 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 165°downwind 075°base 345°final 255°45° entry2507

RWY 25LEFT traffic

Heading
255° mag · 251° true
Dimensions
2,400 × 60 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 075°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 25
Threshold elev
926 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Trees, 26 ft, 332 ft from threshold, 135 ft L of centerline — 5:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface

Condition: Good. Weight bearing: Single wheel 9k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

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

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Charts & procedures

Airport

VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
9I3
Coordinates
37.9144, -83.2519
Elevation
934 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4W
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
LOUISVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
LOU
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1964/12
Distance from city
1 S

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

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

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
WEST LIBERTY & MORGAN COUNTY
450 PRESTONSBURG STREET, WEST LIBERTY, KY
606-743-3897
Manager
JEREMIAH MEYER
50 AIRPORT WAY, WEST LIBERTY, KY
606-362-6204
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.

Runways

  • 1.5 PCT E - W DOWNSLOPE; TREES & TRRN BOTH SIDES VIOLATE 7:1 TRSN SFC.
  • FADED & ALGAE CVRD.
  • FADED & ALGAE CVRD.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 4KY8 Sargents Field (private) (7 NM) · 9KY9 Paintsville-Prestonsburg-Combs Field (private) (25 NM) · 84KY Clarks Field (private) (26 NM) · 2KY5 Womstead Field (private) (28 NM)

About 9I3

West Liberty (9I3) is an airport in West Liberty, KY, at 934 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9I3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 9I3 have a control tower?

No. West Liberty is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 9I3?

West Liberty has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 9I3?

West Liberty is in West Liberty, KY, at an elevation of 934 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.9144, -83.2519.

More about 9I3

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 9I3 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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