1A6

VFR

MIDDLESBORO/BELL COUNTY

MIDDLESBORO · KENTUCKY

Elev
1,154.3'
Longest RWY
3,633'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1A6
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,154.3'
MSL · field 1,154.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28
H/W +0 · X/W 10 kt L

METAR & TAF 1A6

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

K1A6 280115Z AUTO 19010KT 160V220 10SM CLR 10/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 T00971041
Wind
190° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / -4°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
745 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
1 NM W
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
1A6 (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GLYNNA BROWN
Address
2116 CUMBERLAND AVE, MIDDLESBORO KY 40965

Flight service · Hours

FSS LOU
LOUISVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 10 kt
RWY 28
273°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
10 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 28

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28 · 273° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,154 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored93° / 273°3,633 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1092', trees, 535' from thr, 288' R of cntrln, slope 3
2812', road, 223' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 1

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)-A
1A6 · IAP
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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
100LLA+
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • Ultralight activity is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 13 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Trees on both sides of the runway violate the 7 to 1 transitional surfaces.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411.Show FAA
  • Narrow taxiways may require large aircraft to back taxi to and from the apron.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights on runways 10 and 28 are on continuously; daylight only.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10/28Daylight operations only on runway 10/28.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10There is a 10 foot berm 230 feet from the runway end 110 feet right; a 4 foot fence 157 feet from the runway end; and a 17 foot road 183 feet from the runway end on runway 10.Show FAA
  • 10Runway 10 markings are faded and covered with algae.Show FAA
  • 28Runway 28 markings are faded and covered with algae.Show FAA
  • 10The approach slope ratio is 8 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 10.Show FAA
  • 28The approach slope ratio is 25 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 28.Show FAA
  • 10There is a 4 foot fence 220 feet from the runway end, 200 feet left and right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 1For service contact the airport manager or 606-248-3563.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe owner can be contacted at 606-269-6910.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 1A6

Answer card
ICAO
1A6
Name
MIDDLESBORO/BELL COUNTY
Location
MIDDLESBORO, KENTUCKY
Elevation
1,154.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,154.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 3,633 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28

Middlesboro/Bell County Airport (1A6) sits in Middlesboro, Kentucky. The field elevation is 1,154.3 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 3,633 ft long and asphalt. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. The traffic pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Middlesboro-Bell County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (606) 242-3134 before arrival if you need current service details.

A few operational items matter here. Daylight operations only are published for runway 10/28. Runway markings on both ends are faded and covered with algae. Ultralight activity is on and near the airport. Trees on both sides of the runway also penetrate the transitional surfaces. Runway 10 has a displaced-threshold approach slope note. Runway 28 has a similar note. The field is also listed as a cold temperature airport, so altitude correction is required at or below minus 13 degrees Celsius. Large aircraft may need to back taxi because the taxiways are narrow. If you need clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Middlesboro/Bell County Airport (1A6)?
1A6 has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 3,633 ft long and asphalt.
Is there a tower at 1A6?
No. 1A6 is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Does Middlesboro/Bell County Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 1A6. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 1A6?
A published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at 1A6?
Middlesboro-Bell County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (606) 242-3134 for current service details.
Is runway 10/28 day VFR only at 1A6?
Yes. The published remarks say daylight operations only on runway 10/28. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before a night arrival.
What runway issues should I expect at Middlesboro/Bell County?
Runway 10 and runway 28 markings are faded and covered with algae. The published remarks also note trees on both sides of the runway and a fence near runway 10.
Does 1A6 have any special cold weather or terrain concerns?
Yes. The airport is listed as a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 13 degrees Celsius. The field elevation is 1,154.3 ft MSL, so performance planning matters on warm days too.

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