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8KY6

Caintuckee Airport

Independence, KentuckyElevation 930 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,000 ft

10/28
Dimensions
2,000 x 65 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 10
RWY 28
Traffic patternRight

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Caintuckee Airport is in Independence, Kentucky. Field elevation 930 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDAVID CAIN
Manager phone859-912-9778
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8KY6
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)LOUISVILLE
RegionKentucky
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.9344, -84.5665
Distance from city4 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY; TFC PATS SHOULD BE NON-STANDARD FOR RY 28 DUE TO 295 FT STRUCTURE APPROX 3,200 FT SE OF RY END.
›FOR CD CTC CINCINNATI APCH AT 859-372-6440
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8KY6 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8KY6 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8KY6. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8KY6 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8KY6. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8KY6?
8KY6 sits at 930 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8KY6?
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.