8M7

VFR

TRADEWATER

DAWSON SPRINGS · KENTUCKY

Elev
405'
Longest RWY
2,875'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 8M7
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,405'
MSL · field 405' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +13 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF 8M7

8M7 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHVC (HOPKINSVILLE-CHRISTIAN COUNTY) · 22.4 NM away. Conditions at 8M7 may differ.

METAR · KHVC

Observed 21:15Z

KHVC 272115Z AUTO 19014G23KT 9SM BKN050 OVC060 27/17 A2981 RMK AO2
Wind
190° @ 14G23 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 17°C
Altimeter
29.81 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,079 ft
Ceiling
5,000 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
2 NM NE
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
LOU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARTHA HAMBY
Address
P.O BOX 345, DAWSON SPRINGS KY 42408

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

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190° · 14 kt
RWY 18
172°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 172° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,405 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored172° / 352°2,875 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1836', trees, 7' from thr, 105' R of cntrln, slope 0
3667', trees, 784' from thr, 171' R of cntrln, slope 11

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

Chart Supplement
8M7 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Campbell Approach at 270-798-6441.Show FAA
  • For questions contact the city clerk, Dawson Springs Kentucky at 270-797-2781.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18Runway 18/36 edges are marked by white painted tires.Show FAA
  • 18Cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope at runway 18.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules only.Show FAA
  • Located inside the object free area 99.14 feet from runway centerline.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAfter hours contact Dawson City Dispatch at 270-797-2277.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8M7

Answer card
ICAO
8M7
Name
TRADEWATER
Location
DAWSON SPRINGS, KENTUCKY
Elevation
405 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,405 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 2,875 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Tradewater Airport sits in Dawson Springs, Kentucky. The field elevation is 405 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 2,875 ft long and turf. The runway headings are 172° and 352° magnetic. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. This is VFR only, so plan with the current chart and the weather in mind. The published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts block. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. The runway edges are marked by white painted tires. There is also a published obstruction near runway 18. The remarks say it exceeds a 45 degree slope from that end. Give yourself a careful look on arrival and departure.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need fuel or services. For clearance delivery, Campbell Approach is listed in the remarks. After hours contact Dawson City Dispatch. First-time visitors should brief the turf surface. Brief the single-runway setup. Brief the published obstruction near runway 18 before they launch.

Frequently asked questions

What runway does 8M7 use at Tradewater Airport?
Tradewater Airport has one runway. It is 18/36 and it is 2,875 ft long on turf.
Is Tradewater Airport towered?
No. 8M7 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 and monitor the field closely on arrival and departure.
Does 8M7 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Tradewater Airport. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning an IFR arrival.
What is the field elevation at 8M7?
The field elevation is 405 ft MSL. That matters for density altitude planning on warm Kentucky days.
What is the pattern altitude at Tradewater Airport?
The facts block does not publish a pattern altitude for 8M7. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight. Then brief the correct pattern altitude for your approach.
Is 8M7 VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say VFR only. If you need an IFR plan, check the current FAA Chart Supplement and coordinate with the appropriate ATC facility.
What should I know about runway 18 at 8M7?
The remarks note a cataloged obstruction near runway 18 that exceeds a 45 degree slope. The runway edges are marked by white painted tires, so use extra caution on the approach and rollout.
Who do I call for after-hours or airport questions at Tradewater Airport?
After hours contact Dawson City Dispatch at 270-797-2277. For general questions, the remarks list the city clerk in Dawson Springs, Kentucky at 270-797-2781.

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