Samuels Field

BRY · KBRY · Bardstown, KY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
669 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,003 ft 03/21
Runway
1
Mag var
5W

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Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:17 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:19 AM10:19Z
Sunrise06:48 AM10:48Z
Sunset08:48 PM00:48Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:17 PM01:17Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:17 PM → 06:19 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:48 PM → 05:48 AM

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Advisories

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 116°downwind 026°base 296°final 206°45° entry2103

RWY 21LEFT traffic

Heading
206° mag · 201° true
Dimensions
5,003 × 75 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 026°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 21
Threshold elev
669 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Tree, 70 ft, 2,354 ft from threshold, 322 ft R of centerline — 30:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
28 ft
TDZ elevation
669 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 53.5k, Double wheel 74k. PCN 20.

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

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.925

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Louisville”
App/Dep
132.075

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
327.0APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

EWO 113.95 · IIU 114.80 · FTK 109.60 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
EWO · New Hope VOR/DME 113.95 · 86Y Low r036° / 13.8 NM
IIU · Louisville VORTAC 114.80 · 95X High r167° / 17.7 NM
FTK · Fort Knox VOR/DME 109.60 · 33X Terminal r105° / 23.1 NM
FFT · Frankfort VOR 109.40 Terminal r235° / 35.6 NM
MYS · Mystic VOR 108.20 Low r098° / 35.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KBRY / BRY
Coordinates
37.8143, -85.4996
Elevation
669 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5W
Sectional chart
ST LOUIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 119.925 · ☎ 502-348-1867
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
LOUISVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
BRY
Attendance
MON-SAT 0800-1700; SUN UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Distance from city
2 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 03 & 21; PAPI RWY 03 & 21; MIRL RWY 3/21 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 03: 2-light PAPI (left) · 21: 2-light PAPI (left).

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
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Avionics, Cargo, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BARDSTOWN/NELSON CO ARPT BOARD
1924 BOSTON ROAD, BARDSTOWN, KY
502-827-0356
Manager
REX HOUCK
1924 BOSTON ROAD, BARDSTOWN, KY
502-348-7858
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC LOUISVILLE APCH AT 502-375-7499

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 03 & 21; PAPI RWY 03 & 21; MIRL RWY 3/21 - CTAF.

Contact

  • DAVID MATTINGLY
  • LANDLINE.

Attendance

  • CALL OUT AVBL - 502-348-7858 (LANDLINE; RINGS OVER TO CELL).
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About KBRY

Samuels Field (BRY · KBRY) is an airport in Bardstown, KY, at 669 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,003 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBRY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KBRY have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KBRY?

Samuels Field has 1 runway; the longest is 5,003 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KBRY?

Samuels Field is in Bardstown, KY, at an elevation of 669 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.8143, -85.4996.

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