42KY
Pirates Cove Airport
Benton, KentuckyElevation 380 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36
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
Pirates Cove Airport is in Benton, Kentucky. Field elevation 380 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCARY LATHAM
Manager phone870-588-1017
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA42KY
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)MEMPHIS
Flight service (AFSS)LOUISVILLE
RegionKentucky
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.7764, -88.2223
Distance from city9 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.8
UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
›VFR ONLY.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 42KY have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 42KY. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 42KY have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 42KY. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 42KY?
42KY sits at 380 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 42KY?
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.