8KY5
Kentucky River Medical Center Heliport
Jackson, KentuckyElevation 738 ftHeliport
OUR HEADSET PICK · NOT SPONSORED
DC
David Clark DC ONE-X
Not sponsored, just the headset we'd buy ourselves: the DC ONE-X, with hybrid noise cancelling, Bluetooth, and 30+ hour battery. And David Clark's A+ customer service is the real reason we recommend them.
Visit David ClarkRUNWAYS
Runway detail & declared distances
H1
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
Kentucky River Medical Center Heliport is in Jackson, Kentucky. Field elevation 738 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerRYAN HAYS
Manager phone606-666-6304
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8KY5
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)LOUISVILLE
RegionKentucky
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.5650, -83.3700
Distance from city1 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
›PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8KY5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8KY5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8KY5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8KY5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8KY5?
8KY5 sits at 738 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8KY5?
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.