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Gallatin County Airport

Sparta, KentuckyElevation 830 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 5,000 ft

06/24
Dimensions
5,000 x 75 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
RWY 06
REILYes
RWY 24
REILYes

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Gallatin County Airport is in Sparta, Kentucky. Field elevation 830 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJON MORRIS
Manager phone859-206-3722
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8GK
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)LOUISVILLE
RegionKentucky
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.6795, -84.9289
Distance from city1 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
BeaconWhite-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PCR VALUE: 310/R/C/W/T
›CO JUDGE LANDLINE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8GK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8GK have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8GK. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8GK have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8GK. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8GK?
8GK sits at 830 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8GK?
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.