KIOB

VFR

MOUNT STERLING/MONTGOMERY COUNTY

MOUNT STERLING · KENTUCKY

Elev
1,019.5'
Longest RWY
5,000'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KIOB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,019.5'
MSL · field 1,019.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 03
H/W +10 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF KIOB

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

KIOB 280235Z AUTO 07014G17KT 7SM SCT055 OVC070 17/14 A2993 RMK AO2 P0015 PWINO
Wind
070° @ 14G17 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,492 ft
Ceiling
7,000 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 W
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LOU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ZACHARY HILL
Address
709 AIRPORT ROAD, MT. STERLING KY 40353

Flight service · Hours

FSS LOU
LOUISVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
070° · 14 kt
RWY 03
021°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03 · 021° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,020 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored21° / 201°5,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
03PAPI 4-box left(4°)78', tree, 1737' from thr, 424' R of cntrln, slope 19
21PAPI 4-box left(3°)49', tree, 1604' from thr, 88' R of cntrln, slope 28

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
KIOB · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,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

  • Ground communications outlet is available on frequency 121.72 through Lexington clearance delivery.Show FAA
  • There are helicopters 1.1 nautical miles and 1.9 nautical miles northeast.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unavailable via ground communications outlet, contact Lexington Approach at 859-514-7890.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 03 and 21. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 03 and 21. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 03/21. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1Service after hours is available from the airport manager or by calling 859-585-9936.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager can be reached at 859-585-0824.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KIOB

Answer card
ICAO
KIOB
Name
MOUNT STERLING/MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Location
MOUNT STERLING, KENTUCKY
Elevation
1,019.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,019.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
070° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 03

Mount Sterling/Montgomery County Airport sits in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. The field elevation is 1,019.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 03/21, which is 5,000 ft long. There is no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway lighting is in place on 03/21. The field also has runway end identifier lights and PAPI on both ends. That helps for night work and for getting stabilized on final.

Kentucky Airmotive is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours a day with a credit card. If you need after-hours service, the airport manager can help or you can call the number in the Chart Supplement. Lexington Approach handles the area for clearance delivery and approach services. There is also a ground communications outlet on 121.72 through Lexington clearance delivery. Watch for helicopter traffic northeast of the airport. For any current noise, curfew, or local operating notes, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KIOB?
KIOB has one runway, 03/21. It is 5,000 ft long and asphalt.
What is the pattern altitude at Mount Sterling/Montgomery County Airport?
A published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Plan on 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KIOB have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KIOB. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
Is KIOB towered or non-towered?
KIOB is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at KIOB?
Kentucky Airmotive is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours a day with a credit card.
What are the lighting and night operations details at KIOB?
Runway 03/21 has medium intensity runway lights, runway end identifier lights and PAPI on both ends. That supports night operations. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any local restrictions.
Who do I call for after-hours service at KIOB?
The published remarks say after-hours service is available from the airport manager or by calling 859-585-9936. The airport manager can also be reached at 859-585-0824.
Are there any special traffic or obstacle notes for KIOB?
The published remarks mention helicopter traffic about 1.1 NM and 1.9 NM northeast of the airport. That is worth building into your scan on departure and arrival.

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