26KY
University Hospital Heliport
Louisville, KentuckyElevation 465 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
University Hospital Heliport is in Louisville, Kentucky. Field elevation 465 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerPATRICIA HIGGINS
Manager phone(502) 562-3970
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA26KY
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)LOUISVILLE
RegionKentucky
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.2476, -85.7433
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White
UNICOM123.075
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.075
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›VFR, PVT USE. COORD USE W/LOUISVILLE GADO & COORD COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES WITH CHIEF, STANDIFORD FIELD ATCT.
›FOR CD CTC LOUISVILLE APCH AT 502-375-7499
›MEDICAL.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 26KY have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 26KY. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 26KY have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 26KY. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 26KY?
26KY sits at 465 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 26KY?
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.