8M7

Tradewater Airport

Dawson Springs, KentuckyElevation 405 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,875 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,875 x 80 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
RWY 18172°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36352°T

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Tradewater Airport is in Dawson Springs, Kentucky. Field elevation 405 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMARTHA HAMBY
Manager phone270-797-2781
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8M7
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)MEMPHIS
Flight service (AFSS)LOUISVILLE
RegionKentucky
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.1859, -87.6750
Distance from city2 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
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

VFR ONLY.
CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
FOR CD CTC CAMPBELL APCH AT 270-798-6441.
LCTD INSIDE OBJECT FREE AREA 99.14 FT FM RY CNTRLN.
FOR QNS, CTC CITY CLERK, DAWSON SPRINGS KY 270-797-2781.
18/36 RY EDGES MARKED BY WHITE PAINTED TIRES.
AFT HRS: DAWSON CITY DISPATCH 270-797-2277.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8M7 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8M7. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8M7 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8M7. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8M7?
8M7 sits at 405 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8M7?
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.