18I

VFR

MC CREARY COUNTY

PINE KNOT · KENTUCKY

Elev
1,370.4'
Longest RWY
2,999'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 18I
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,370.4'
MSL · field 1,370.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +7 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF 18I

18I does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBYL (WILLIAMSBURG-WHITLEY COUNTY) · 11.0 NM away. Conditions at 18I may differ.

METAR · KBYL

Observed 01:15Z

KBYL 280115Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM OVC100 23/12 A2996 RMK AO2 T02300118
Wind
180° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,610 ft
Ceiling
10,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LOU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRYSON BRYANT
Address
PO BOX 1143, WHITLEY KY 42653

Flight service · Hours

FSS LOU
LOUISVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 9 kt
RWY 22
210°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 210° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,370 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored30° / 210°2,999 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 2-box left(4°)55', trees, 708' from thr, 239' R of cntrln, slope 9
22PAPI 2-box left(3°)39', trees, 536' from thr, 283' R of cntrln, slope 8

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 04
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 317-247-2411.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 04 and 22. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 04 and 22. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 4/22. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100 low lead aviation gasoline is temporarily unavailable.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport is for visual flight rules use only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 18I

Answer card
ICAO
18I
Name
MC CREARY COUNTY
Location
PINE KNOT, KENTUCKY
Elevation
1,370.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,370.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 2,999 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Mc Creary County Airport is in Pine Knot, Kentucky. The field elevation is 1,370.4 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 04/22 is 2,999 ft long with asphalt pavement. The airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.05 for traffic calls. The published remarks say the airport is for VFR use only. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway has medium intensity lighting. Runway end identifier lights are installed on 04 and 22. PAPI is also installed on both ends. 100LL is temporarily unavailable, so verify fuel status with the airport operator before you launch.

This is a small field with one short runway at a higher field elevation. That means performance planning matters, especially on warm days. If you need clearance delivery, the published contact is Indianapolis Center at 317-247-2411. Check the current Chart Supplement before flying in for any updates to lighting, fuel status, or local procedures.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Mc Creary County Airport (18I)?
18I has one runway, 04/22. It is 2,999 ft long with asphalt pavement.
Is Mc Creary County Airport towered?
No. 18I is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.05 for traffic calls and local coordination.
Does 18I have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 18I. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach updates before you go.
What is the field elevation at 18I?
The field elevation is 1,370.4 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll and climb performance, especially on hot days.
What is the pattern altitude at Mc Creary County Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is 100LL available at 18I?
The published remarks say 100LL is temporarily unavailable. Call the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival to confirm current fuel status.
What runway lighting is available at 18I?
Runway 04/22 has medium intensity runway lights. Runway end identifier lights and PAPI are installed on both ends.
Is Mc Creary County Airport VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say the airport is for VFR use only. Plan your arrival and departure with current weather and visibility in mind.

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