KDCY

VFR

DAVIESS COUNTY

WASHINGTON · INDIANA

Elev
472.3'
Longest RWY
5,002'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KDCY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,472.3'
MSL · field 472.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +10 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KDCY

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

KDCY 280115Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM SCT013 BKN036 OVC100 17/16 A2977 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW THRU SE T01680160
Wind
110° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.77 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,012 ft
Ceiling
3,600 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
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ERICA BURKEMPER
Address
1724 E 250 N, WASHINGTON IN 47501

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
110° · 11 kt
RWY 09
086°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 086° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,472 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36177° / 357°5,002 ftASPHStandard L
09/27Favored86° / 268°2,651 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3°)10', crops, 300' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 10
36PAPI 2-box left(3°)10', crops, 201' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
0910', crops, 201' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20

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 18
KDCY · 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+
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

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 Evansville Approach at 812-436-4690. When approach is closed contact Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411.Show FAA
  • Self serve fuel is available.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 18 and 36. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 18/36 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36There are 10 foot crops 70 feet from the runway end and 75 feet left and right of runway 36.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KDCY

Answer card
ICAO
KDCY
Name
DAVIESS COUNTY
Location
WASHINGTON, INDIANA
Elevation
472.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,472.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
110° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Daviess County Airport sits in Washington, Indiana. Field elevation is 472.3 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 18/36 at 5,002 ft. Runway 09/27 is turf at 2,651 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Evansville Approach handles 125.6 and 343.7. For clearance delivery, contact Evansville Approach. If approach is closed, use Indianapolis ARTCC.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current guidance says otherwise. The field has one on-field FBO, Daviess County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Self-serve fuel is available.

Runway 18/36 has runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights controlled by CTAF. That helps for night work on the paved runway. Watch the north end of runway 36. The published remarks call out 10 ft crops about 70 ft from the runway end. Crops are also 75 ft left and right of the threshold area. If you are planning a first stop here, brief the turf runway carefully and expect a small-field feel with a non-towered pattern.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KDCY?
Runway 18/36 is the longest runway at Daviess County Airport. It is 5,002 ft long and paved.
Does KDCY have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KDCY. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KDCY?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current guidance says otherwise.
Is Daviess County Airport towered?
No. KDCY is a non-towered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KDCY?
Daviess County Airport is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Self-serve fuel is available.
What should I know about runway 36 at KDCY?
The published remarks call out 10 ft crops near the runway 36 end. They are about 70 ft from the runway end. Crops are also 75 ft left and right of the threshold area.
What are the lighting features on runway 18/36 at KDCY?
Runway 18/36 has runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. The runway lights are controlled by CTAF.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KDCY?
Contact Evansville Approach at 812-436-4690 for clearance delivery. If approach is closed, contact Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411.

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