KBYL

VFR

WILLIAMSBURG-WHITLEY COUNTY

WILLIAMSBURG · KENTUCKY

Elev
1,177.7'
Longest RWY
5,499'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBYL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,177.7'
MSL · field 1,177.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +10 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KBYL

Current METAR

Observed 23:35Z

KBYL 272335Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A2995 RMK AO2 T02510125
Wind
180° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
25°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,623 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
4 NM NNW
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LOU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DON STRICKLIN
Address
1000 AVIATION BOULEVARD, WILLIAMSBURG KY 40769

Flight service · Hours

FSS LOU
LOUISVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0900-1800
  • SUN · 1200-1600

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 10 kt
RWY 20
193°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 193° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,178 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored13° / 193°5,499 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
02PAPI 4-box left(3.17°)
20PAPI 4-box left(3.17°)15', trees, 252' from thr, 244' R of cntrln, slope 3

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

ILS · 1

RWY 20
LE · CAT I
BYL
108.3
LOC RWY 20
KBYL · 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+
Other services
CARGO,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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 ARTCC at 317-247-2411.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 16 degrees Celsius.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runway 02/20. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runway 02/20. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 02/20 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02Runway 02 markings are faded and covered with algae.Show FAA
  • 20Runway 20 markings are faded and covered with algae.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1The terminal is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager is Harvey Alder.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBYL

Answer card
ICAO
KBYL
Name
WILLIAMSBURG-WHITLEY COUNTY
Location
WILLIAMSBURG, KENTUCKY
Elevation
1,177.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,177.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 5,499 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport is in Williamsburg, Kentucky. The field elevation is 1,177.7 ft MSL. It has one runway, 02/20, which is 5,499 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. The airport has one ILS approach. It serves runway 20.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. This field sits in a higher-elevation part of Kentucky, so take density altitude into account on warm days. The published remarks also note cold temperature corrections at or below minus 16 degrees Celsius. Runway end identifier lights are active on 02/20. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on 02/20 and are controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators are installed on the runway.

The on-field FBO is Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist. The terminal is open 24 hours a day. Published remarks also say runway markings on both ends are faded and covered with algae. For clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411. If you are planning a first visit, verify current runway condition and lighting use with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KBYL?
KBYL has one runway, 02/20. It is 5,499 ft long and asphalt.
Does Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport have a tower?
No. KBYL is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.7 for self-announce traffic.
What ILS is available at KBYL?
KBYL has one ILS approach. It serves runway 20.
What is the pattern altitude at KBYL?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KBYL?
The on-field FBO is Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Are the runway lights and PAPI available at KBYL?
Yes. Runway end identifier lights are installed on 02/20. Medium intensity runway lights are also installed. They are controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators are installed on the runway.
What should I know about runway condition at KBYL?
Published remarks say runway markings on both ends are faded and covered with algae. Plan a careful look on arrival and verify current conditions with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.
Is KBYL a cold temperature airport?
Yes. The published remarks say it is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 16 degrees Celsius.

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