KBRY

VFR

SAMUELS FLD

BARDSTOWN · KENTUCKY

Elev
668.8'
Longest RWY
5,003'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBRY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,668.8'
MSL · field 668.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +10 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KBRY

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

KBRY 280115Z AUTO 19010G17KT 10SM BKN060 OVC100 26/15 A2979 RMK AO2 RAB0055E0103 P0000 T02570146
Wind
190° @ 10G17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.79 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,311 ft
Ceiling
6,000 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
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LOU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
REX HOUCK
Address
1924 BOSTON ROAD, BARDSTOWN KY 40004

Flight service · Hours

FSS LOU
LOUISVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0800-1700
  • SUN · Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 10 kt
RWY 21
197°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 197° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,669 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored17° / 197°5,003 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
03PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)11', pole, 251' from thr, 251' R of cntrln, slope 4
21PAPI 2-box left(3°)70', tree, 2354' from thr, 322' R of cntrln, slope 30

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
KBRY · 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 (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AVNCS,CARGO,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 Louisville Approach at 502-375-7499.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 03 and 21. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 03 and 21. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 3/21 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 4Call out is available at 502-348-7858. This is a landline number that rings over to a cell phone.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe owner is David Mattingly.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe manager can be reached by landline.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBRY

Answer card
ICAO
KBRY
Name
SAMUELS FLD
Location
BARDSTOWN, KENTUCKY
Elevation
668.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,668.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 5,003 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

Samuels Fld is in Bardstown, Kentucky. The field elevation is 668.8 ft MSL. It has one runway, 03/21, which is 5,003 ft long. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. Runway 03/21 has medium intensity runway lights, runway end identifier lights and PAPI on both ends. The lights are controlled by CTAF. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Louisville Approach handles approach and departure services on 132.075 and 327.0. For clearance delivery, the published contact is Louisville Approach at 502-375-7499.

Samuels Field Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. The published remarks also list David Mattingly as the owner. The call-out number is 502-348-7858. That number rings over to a cell phone.

For a first-time arrival, the main things to plan for are the non-towered pattern, the published lighting setup and the lack of ILS. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you go. If you need current field details, call the airport operator or Samuels Field Aviation directly by phone.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBRY?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KBRY have a control tower?
No. KBRY is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic calls and standard non-towered procedures.
What runway is available at Samuels Fld and how long is it?
KBRY has one runway. Runway 03/21 is 5,003 ft long and is asphalt.
Is there an ILS at KBRY?
No ILS approaches are published for KBRY. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at KBRY?
Samuels Field Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
What are the KBRY tower or approach frequencies?
There is no tower frequency because the field is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Louisville Approach is 132.075 and 327.0.
Are runway lights available at KBRY at night?
Yes. Runway 03/21 has medium intensity runway lights, runway end identifier lights and PAPI on both ends. The lights are controlled on CTAF 122.8.
How do I get clearance delivery for KBRY?
The published clearance delivery contact is Louisville Approach at 502-375-7499. If you need current procedures, verify with the current FAA Chart Supplement.

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