KPBX · PVL
Pike County Airport Hatcher Field
Pikeville, KentuckyElevation 1,473 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
02/20
RWY 0216°T
RWY 20196°T
09/27
RWY 0987°T
Landing length (LDA)4,650 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,350 / 5,350 / 5,000 ft
Displaced threshold350 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 27267°T
Landing length (LDA)4,650 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,350 / 5,350 / 5,000 ft
Displaced threshold350 ft
ILSILS/DME
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
Pike County Airport Hatcher Field is in Pikeville, Kentucky. Field elevation 1,473 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMATT RAY
Manager phone606-437-9548
AttendedALL SAT-SUN, 0900–1900
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKPBX / PVL
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)LOUISVILLE
RegionKentucky
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.5608, -82.5701
Distance from city6 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
126.575
INDIANAPOLIS CNTR
CNTR
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›APCH RATIO 43:1 TO DTHR
›CONTROLLING OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
›PAPI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEG RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
›MULT DIPS IN RWY.
›CLSD INDEFLY.
›BILL HICKMAN.
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
›SVC AFT HR - AMGR.
›WINTER HR MON-FRI 0800-1900.
›VFR USE ONLY.
›ACTVT REIL RWY 09 & 27; PAPI RWY 09 & 27; HIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KPBX have a METAR?
Yes. KPBX is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KPBX have a TAF?
When KPBX issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KPBX?
KPBX sits at 1,473 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KPBX?
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.