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79KY

Lucas Field

Nicholasville, KentuckyElevation 906 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 5,488 ft

09/27
Dimensions
5,488 x 100 ft
Surface
Concrete
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 09
Displaced threshold526 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 27
Displaced threshold508 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Lucas Field is in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Field elevation 906 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerTROY MONTGOMERY
Manager phone859-881-2489
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA79KY
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)LOUISVILLE
RegionKentucky
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.8713, -84.6105
Distance from city1 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ACTVT REIL RWY 09/27; PAPI RWY 09/27 AND HIRL RWY 09/27 - 122.95 3 CLICKS. 7 CLICKS TURN ON PAPI ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC LEXINGTON APCH AT 859-514-7890.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗79KY on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 79KY have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 79KY. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 79KY have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 79KY. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 79KY?
79KY sits at 906 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 79KY?
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.