KSYM

VFR

MOREHEAD-ROWAN COUNTY CLYDE A THOMAS RGNL

MOREHEAD · KENTUCKY

Elev
1,028.4'
Longest RWY
5,500'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSYM
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,028.4'
MSL · field 1,028.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 02
H/W +5 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KSYM

Current METAR

Observed 04:15Z

KSYM 280415Z AUTO VRB05G11KT 10SM FEW046 BKN065 OVC075 17/17 A2994 RMK AO2
Wind
VAR @ 5G11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 17°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,490 ft
Ceiling
6,500 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
7 NM NW
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LOU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JACK & JODI HOLLEY
Address
1800 RODNEY HITCH BLVD, MOREHEAD KY 40351

Flight service · Hours

FSS LOU
LOUISVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • SAT · 1000-1600
  • SUN · 1300-1600
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 5 kt
RWY 02
014°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 02 · 014° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,028 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored14° / 194°5,500 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
02PAPI 4-box left(3°)56', trees, 1622' from thr, 647' R of cntrln, slope 25
20PAPI 4-box left(3°)53', trees, 216' from thr, 456' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 02
KSYM · 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+

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

Lighting notes

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

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel service is available 24 hours a day with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope at runway 02.Show FAA

Other notes

  • OWNERThe owner is Bruce Mattingly.Show FAA
  • MANAGERContact the manager at (606) 776-6211 or (606) 356-2313.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSYM

Answer card
ICAO
KSYM
Name
MOREHEAD-ROWAN COUNTY CLYDE A THOMAS RGNL
Location
MOREHEAD, KENTUCKY
Elevation
1,028.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,028.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 5,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 02

Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Rgnl sits in Morehead, Kentucky at 1,028.4 ft MSL. It has one runway, 02/20, which is 5,500 ft long and paved with asphalt. The field is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. No ILS approaches are published here. The runway lighting is pilot-controlled on 122.7. REILs and PAPI are available for both runway ends.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 2,028.4 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The runway 02 end has a published obstruction note. The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope at that end, so plan your arrival with that in mind.

Holley Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Fuel service is available 24 hours a day with credit card. For clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411. If you need airport management, the published manager numbers are in the Chart Supplement. First-time arrivals should review the current notes before coming in, since the field has no tower and runway 02 has the obstruction note near the threshold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSYM?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 2,028.4 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does KSYM have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KSYM. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is KSYM towered?
No. KSYM is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.
What is the longest runway at KSYM?
The only runway is 02/20. It is 5,500 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KSYM?
Holley Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Fuel service is available 24 hours a day with credit card.
What runway lighting does KSYM have?
Runway end identifier lights and PAPI are available for both runway 02 and runway 20. Medium intensity runway lights are pilot-controlled on CTAF 122.7.
Is there anything special about runway 02 at KSYM?
Yes. The published remarks note a controlling obstruction at runway 02 that exceeds a 45 degree slope. Plan your approach carefully and review the current Chart Supplement.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KSYM?
For clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411. For airport-specific questions, use the manager numbers in the current Chart Supplement or call the FBO directly.

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