1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
8KY6
Elevation
930 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
38.936, -84.568
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
930 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS
Coordinates
38.9355, -84.5683
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KCVG 061252Z 01007KT 10SM OVC038 08/05 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP110 BINOVC OHD T00780050
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
10° at 7 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
7.8°C
Dewpoint
5°C
Altimeter
1011.60 inHg
Cloud Cover
OVC
Nearest weather from KCVG (9 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-06 12:52Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,000 ft | 65 ft | TURF | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 8KY6.
Nearby Airports in Kentucky
Nearest airports
- 6KY4 — ADAIR
FOUNTAIN RUN
- 6KY4 — Adair Airport
Fountain Run
- KEKX — ADDINGTON FLD
ELIZABETHTOWN
- 52KY — AIR CASTLE
PARIS
- 52KY — Air Castle Airport
Paris
Kentucky airports
8KY6 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
CAINTUCKEE (8KY6) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in INDEPENDENCE, Kentucky, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 930 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 38.9355°N, 84.5683°W.
Runways
CAINTUCKEE has 1 runway. The longest runway (10/28) measures 2,000 feet by 65 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
CAINTUCKEE is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at CAINTUCKEE is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 8KY6?
8KY6 is the ICAO identifier for CAINTUCKEE, a public-use airport located in INDEPENDENCE, Kentucky, United States.
How many runways does CAINTUCKEE have?
CAINTUCKEE (8KY6) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 8KY6?
The field elevation of CAINTUCKEE is 930 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 8KY6?
No fuel types are currently listed for CAINTUCKEE. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 8KY6?
The current flight category at CAINTUCKEE is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 8KY6?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for CAINTUCKEE.
How do I access complete data for 8KY6?
Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for CAINTUCKEE.
Where is CAINTUCKEE located?
CAINTUCKEE (8KY6) is located in INDEPENDENCE, Kentucky, United States, at an elevation of 930 ft MSL.