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35KY

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Franklin, KentuckyElevation 695 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,000 ft

11/29
Dimensions
2,000 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 11
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 29
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Welcome Field is in Franklin, Kentucky. Field elevation 695 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBARBARA SHAFFER
Manager phone615-512-9560
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA35KY
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)MEMPHIS
Flight service (AFSS)LOUISVILLE
RegionKentucky
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.7115, -86.6360
Distance from city3 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›VFR OPNS ONLY
›LIRL RWY 11/29 OTS INDEFLY.
›FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
›PLINES 2200FT E. OF FIELD
›FOR LIRL RWY 11/29 CALL 615-512-9560
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗35KY on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 35KY have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 35KY. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 35KY have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 35KY. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 35KY?
35KY sits at 695 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 35KY?
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.