M20 Leitchfield-Grayson County Airport

Before you fly into M20

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,782'

MSL · field 782' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 20

H/W +20 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF M20

M20 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KEKX (ADDINGTON FLD) · 23.5 NM away. Conditions at M20 may differ.

METAR · KEKX

Observed 21:15Z

KEKX 272115Z AUTO 21020G26KT 10SM SCT049 BKN095 26/15 A2982 RMK AO2 T02630147

Wind: 210° @ 20G26 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 15°C
Altimeter: 29.82 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 2,414 ft
Ceiling: 9,500 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

M20 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KBWG (BOWLING GREEN-WARREN COUNTY RGNL) · 27.2 NM away. Conditions at M20 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KBWG 271739Z 2718/2818 18016G25KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 2801/2804 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB FM280400 19013G21KT 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB TEMPO 2806/2808 VRB25G35KT 2SM TSRA BKN025CB FM280800 19012KT P6SM BKN035 FM280900 19011KT P6SM BKN025 FM281200 19008KT P6SM OVC018 FM281600 22008KT P6SM BKN015

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–28 04:00Z

Wind: 180° at 16 kt gusting 25 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 10,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

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Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 SE
VFR sectional: ST LOUIS
ARTCC: ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: LOU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MICHAEL PIERCE
Phone: 502-379-0810
Address: 427 SOUTH LANE, LEITCHFIELD KY 42754

Flight service · Hours

FSS LOU: LOUISVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: UNATTENDED

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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210° · 20 kt

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RWY 20

195°M

Head/Tail

+20 kt

Crosswind

4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
02/20Favored	15° / 195°	4,000 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
02	—	—	—	3,800'	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	4', trees, 249' from thr, 67' R of cntrln, slope 12
20	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	37', road, 875' from thr, 190' 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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 02

M20 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 02

M20 · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SEE RMK
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.50

KJQD·Leading Edge Aircraft Services·28.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.96

KBWG·Ascend Aviation·27.2 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Grayson County Airport 123.000(270) 242-7700Phillips 6624d ago	$4.65	—	—

Grayson County Airport
123.000(270) 242-7700
—
100LL
$4.65
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.50atKJQDLeading Edge Aircraft Services28.3 nmsave $0.15
Jet A$6.96atKBWGAscend Aviation27.2 nm

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

The rotating beacon is activated by the CTAF.Show FAA
Runway end identifier lights are activated by the CTAF for runways 02 and 20. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 02 and 20. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 02/20 and activated by the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day with a credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

02There are 9 foot trees 169 feet beyond the threshold and 121 feet right of the centerline on runway 02.Show FAA
02Obstacle clearance slope is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 02.Show FAA

Other notes

Visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA
OWNERThe owner is Michael Pierce. New phone number 502-379-0810.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M20

Answer card

ICAO: M20
Name: LEITCHFIELD-GRAYSON COUNTY
Location: LEITCHFIELD, KENTUCKY
Elevation: 782 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,782 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 02/20 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 4°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 210° at 20 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 20

Leitchfield-Grayson County Airport (M20) sits in Leitchfield, Kentucky. Field elevation is 782 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 4,000 ft asphalt, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.

No ILS approaches are published here. This is a VFR-only field, so plan your arrival with that in mind. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise. The field is light on published instrument infrastructure, so a first-time pilot should brief a visual arrival and have the airport in sight before descending into the pattern.

Grayson County Airport is on field and carries 100LL. The remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours a day with a credit card. The runway lighting is CTAF-activated. That includes the rotating beacon, runway end identifier lights and medium intensity runway lights on 02/20. Precision approach path indicators are installed on both runway ends. Be aware of the published obstruction near runway 02. There are 9 ft trees 169 ft beyond the threshold and 121 ft right of centerline. The remarks also note a 20 to 1 obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold on runway 02. For clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis ARTCC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at M20 and can a light jet use it?

M20 has one runway, 02/20, which is 4,000 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field. A jet operator should verify performance and runway suitability before arrival.

Is Leitchfield-Grayson County Airport towered?

No. M20 has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 for local traffic and UNICOM 123.0 for airport communication.

What is the pattern altitude at M20?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise.

Does M20 have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for M20. Plan for VFR operations and check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach information.

Which FBO is on the field at M20?

Grayson County Airport is listed on field. It carries 100LL. The remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours a day with a credit card.

What lighting is available at M20 at night?

The runway end identifier lights, medium intensity runway lights on 02/20 and the rotating beacon are all activated by the CTAF. Precision approach path indicators are installed on both runway ends.

Are there any runway 02 obstacles at M20?

Yes. The published remarks note 9 ft trees 169 ft beyond the threshold and 121 ft right of centerline on runway 02. They also note a 20 to 1 obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold on runway 02.

What should a first-time pilot know before flying into M20?

This is a VFR-only field with no tower and no published ILS. Brief the visual arrival. Monitor 123.0. Review the current Chart Supplement for any local restrictions or updated remarks before you go.

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