KEKQ

VFR

WAYNE COUNTY

MONTICELLO · KENTUCKY

Elev
962.6'
Longest RWY
4,000'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KEKQ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,962.6'
MSL · field 962.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +8 · X/W 9 kt L

METAR & TAF KEKQ

Current METAR

Observed 21:56Z

KEKQ 272156Z AUTO 17012G21KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP129 T02720144 PNO $
Wind
170° @ 12G21 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,609 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
2 NM N
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LOU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JERRY HAMPTON
Address
519 AIRPORT ROAD, MONTICELLO KY 42633

Flight service · Hours

FSS LOU
LOUISVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0830-1730
  • SUN · Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 12 kt
RWY 21
213°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
9 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 213° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,963 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored33° / 213°4,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
03PAPI 4-box left(3°)22', fence, 206' from thr, 249' R of cntrln, slope 1
21PAPI 4-box left(3°)82', tree, 1677' from thr, 340' R of cntrln, slope 18

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 03
KEKQ · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,INSTR

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 ARTCC at 317-247-2411.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 21 has activated runway end identifier lights. Runways 03 and 21 have precision approach path indicators and medium intensity runway lights. Lighting is preset to low intensity and increases on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week with a credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03There is a fence 249.5 feet left parallel to runway 03.Show FAA
  • 21Runway 21 markings are faded and covered with algae.Show FAA
  • 03Runway 03 markings are faded and covered with algae.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules only.Show FAA
  • MANAGERJerry cellphone.Show FAA
  • OWNERWayne County Judge Executive and Nancy Allen Airport Board Secretary can be reached at 606-348-4241 landline.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KEKQ

Answer card
ICAO
KEKQ
Name
WAYNE COUNTY
Location
MONTICELLO, KENTUCKY
Elevation
962.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,962.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

Wayne County Airport sits in Monticello, Kentucky. Field elevation is 962.6 ft MSL. The airport has one asphalt runway, 03/21, at 4,000 ft. It is a non-towered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field is VFR only. That matters here because you should plan the arrival with visual conditions in mind and verify the latest airport notes before departure.

Wayne County Airport is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours a day with a credit card. Published remarks also note faded runway markings on both ends. Runway 21 markings are reported as faded and covered with algae. Runway 03 markings are also faded and covered with algae. There is a fence about 249.5 ft left of runway 03. Runway 03 and runway 21 have PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. Lighting is preset to low intensity and increases on CTAF. If you need clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KEKQ and which runway is longest?
KEKQ has one runway, 03/21. It is 4,000 ft long, so that is also the longest runway on the field.
What is the pattern altitude at Wayne County Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KEKQ have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KEKQ. Plan for VFR operations and verify any current instrument procedure status in the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.
Is Wayne County Airport towered?
No. KEKQ is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and runway calls.
Which fuel is available on the field at KEKQ?
Wayne County Airport on the field carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. The facts also say 100LL is available 24 hours a day with a credit card.
What runway lighting does KEKQ have?
Runways 03 and 21 have PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. Lighting is preset to low intensity and increases on CTAF.
Are there any runway condition notes for KEKQ?
Yes. The published remarks say runway 03 and runway 21 markings are faded and covered with algae. There is also a fence about 249.5 ft left of runway 03.
Who do I call for airport coordination at Wayne County Airport?
The published remarks list Wayne County Judge Executive and Nancy Allen Airport Board Secretary at 606-348-4241. For clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411.

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