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51KY

Appalachian Regional Hospital Heliport

Whitesburg, KentuckyElevation 1,220 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 32 ft

H1
Dimensions
32 x 32 ft
Surface
Concrete
Edge lights
PERI
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

Appalachian Regional Hospital Heliport is in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Field elevation 1,220 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerDEREK SHACKLEFORD, FACILITY MGR
Manager phone(606) 633-3500
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA51KY
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)LOUISVILLE
RegionKentucky
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.1132, -82.8124
Distance from city0 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 606-633-3500.
›VFR, PVT USE, COORD USE OF HELI WITH LOUISVILLE GADO.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗51KY on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 51KY have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 51KY. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 51KY have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 51KY. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 51KY?
51KY sits at 1,220 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 51KY?
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