Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional

SYM · KSYM · Morehead, KY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,028 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,500 ft 02/20
Runway
1
Mag var
6W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:04 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:52 AM10:52Z
Sunrise07:18 AM11:18Z
Sunset07:38 PM23:38Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:04 PM00:04Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:04 PM → 06:52 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:38 PM → 06:18 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 116°downwind 026°base 296°final 206°45° entry2002

RWY 20LEFT traffic

Heading
206° mag · 200° true
Dimensions
5,500 × 100 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 026°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 20
Threshold elev
1,010 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 53 ft, 216 ft from threshold, 456 ft R of centerline
Threshold crossing height
39 ft
TDZ elevation
1,020 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 43.5k, Double wheel 62k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.95

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.7
UNICOM
122.7

Also

Flight service
124.225 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
360.725PORTSMOUTH RCAG (LOW)

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

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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 / FAA LID
KSYM / SYM
Coordinates
38.2150, -83.5876
Elevation
1,028 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 119.95 · ☎ 606-780-0279
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
LOUISVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
LOU
Attendance
SAT 1000-1600; SUN 1300-1600; MON-FRI 0800-1600
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
2007/07
Distance from city
7 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 02 & 20; PAPI RWY 02 & 20; MIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 02: 4-light PAPI (left) · 20: 4-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)
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MOREHEAD-ROWAN COUNTY AIRPORT BOARD
1800 RODNEY HITCH BLVD, MOREHEAD, KY
(606) 776-1232
Manager
JACK & JODI HOLLEY
1800 RODNEY HITCH BLVD, MOREHEAD, KY
606-780-0085
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 02 & 20; PAPI RWY 02 & 20; MIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FUEL SVC AVBL H24 WITH CREDIT CARD.

Obstructions

  • CONTROLLING OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.

Contact

  • BRUCE MATTINGLY
  • (606) 776-6211 OR (606) 356-2313.
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About KSYM

Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional (SYM · KSYM) is an airport in Morehead, KY, at 1,028 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KSYM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KSYM have a control tower?

No. Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KSYM?

Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional has 1 runway; the longest is 5,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KSYM?

Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional is in Morehead, KY, at an elevation of 1,028 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.2150, -83.5876.

More about KSYM

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