Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional
SYM · KSYM · Morehead, KY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:04 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:52 AM | 10:52Z |
| Sunrise | 07:18 AM | 11:18Z |
| Sunset | 07:38 PM | 23:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:04 PM | 00:04Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
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
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,500 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
Taxi & takeoff
Also
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 360.725 | PORTSMOUTH RCAG (LOW) |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
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 122.7 — Chart 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
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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Nearby airports
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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
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 KSYM 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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