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12KY

John M. Foree Airport

New Castle, KentuckyElevation 853 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,500 ft

13/31
Dimensions
2,500 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 13
RWY 31

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

John M. Foree Airport is in New Castle, Kentucky. Field elevation 853 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJOHN B. FOREE, DVM
Manager phone502-750-2123
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA12KY
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)LOUISVILLE
RegionKentucky
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.4603, -85.1686
Distance from city2 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›VFR/PVT USE ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC LOUISVILLE APCH AT 502-375-7499
›FOR LIRL RY 13/31 CALL 502-845-7272.
›<50' PLINE E OF LNDG AREA 10' ABV RWY ELEV.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗12KY on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 12KY have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 12KY. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 12KY have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 12KY. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 12KY?
12KY sits at 853 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 12KY?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.