Skip to content

KY8AIRPORT

HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD

LEWISPORT, Kentucky

VFR1 Active NOTAMUpdated 2h ago411.4 ft MSL

1

Runway

7

Frequencies

4

Procedures

1

NOTAM

Quick Facts

FAA

KY8

Elevation

411.4 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

7

Tower

No

Fuel

100LL,A+

Coordinates

37.954, -86.856

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

411.4 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

100LL,A+

ARTCC

INDIANAPOLIS

Coordinates

37.9542, -86.8560

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

0700-1200 (M-F)

Current Weather

METAR KKY8 131855Z AUTO 28008G16KT 250V310 10SM CLR 24/05 A2994 RMK A01

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

280° at 8 kt G16

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

24°C

Dewpoint

5°C

Altimeter

1014.00 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KKY8 (0 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 18:55Z

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
05/235,002 ft75 ftASPHMED

Frequencies

APCH (2)CTAF (1)EVANSVILLE RCAG (2)KY8 AWOS-3 (1)UNICOM (1)
TypeFrequencyName
APCH/P DEP/P290.9EVANSVILLE RGNL
APCH/P DEP/P124.025EVANSVILLE RGNL
CTAF123.0HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD
EVANSVILLE RCAGXXX.XXXEVANSVILLE
EVANSVILLE RCAGXXX.XXXEVANSVILLE
KY8 AWOS-3XXX.XXX-
UNICOMXXX.XXXHANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD

Active NOTAMs

1 ActiveDOM: 1

KY8 26/004

2026-05-01 07:52 2026-07-30 04:00

IFR Procedures

2 Runway, 2 Approaches

R05R05R23R23

Nearby Airports in Kentucky

KY8 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD (KY8) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in LEWISPORT, Kentucky, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 411.4 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 37.9542°N, 86.8560°W.

Runways

HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD has 1 runway. The longest runway (05/23) measures 5,002 feet by 75 feet with a asph surface.

Communications & Operations

HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 7 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD offers 100LL,A+ fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Instrument Procedures

HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD has 4 published instrument flight procedures, including 2 approaches. These procedures are updated on the 28-day AIRAC cycle. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view full procedure charts with waypoint maps and altitude profiles.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations. There is currently 1 active NOTAM for this facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KY8?

KY8 is the ICAO identifier for HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD, a public-use airport located in LEWISPORT, Kentucky, United States.

How many runways does HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD have?

HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD (KY8) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KY8?

The field elevation of HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD is 411.4 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at KY8?

Yes, HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD offers 100LL,A+ fuel.

What are the current weather conditions at KY8?

The current flight category at HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at KY8?

There are currently 1 active NOTAM for HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD. Sign up for AeroCopilot to read decoded NOTAM text and AI interpretations.

How do I access complete data for KY8?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD.

Where is HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD located?

HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD (KY8) is located in LEWISPORT, Kentucky, United States, at an elevation of 411.4 ft MSL.

Complete aviation intelligence for KY8

Live weather, decoded NOTAMs, IFR procedures, AI briefings, and more. Included in every AeroCopilot plan from $7.99/month.

Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:34 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 06:55 PM UTCSource: FAA faa-nms-notam· Updated May 13, 06:55 PM UTC