HANCOCK COUNTY/RON LEWIS FLD (KY8)
Lewisport, Kentucky · Hancock County · 3 miles NE of city
Hancock County/Ron Lewis Fld (KY8) is a non-towered public-use airport in Lewisport, Kentucky at 411 ft MSL, with one runway (longest 5,002 ft asphalt). It is classified as a General Aviation (Local) airport in the FAA's NPIAS.
Airport information
FAA identifierKY8
Elevation411.4 ft MSL
Latitude37.95421° N
Longitude86.85598° W
Magnetic variation3W
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Local
Based aircraft19
Planned development (2025–29)$2,400,000
Sectional chartST LOUIS
ARTCCIndianapolis Center
Flight ServiceLouisville
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated2007/12
Fuel available100LL, A+
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityLOU
AttendedALL / M-F / 0700-1200
ManagerBill Baughman
Manager phone270-302-3262
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,002 × 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | 05: P4L · 23: P4L |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| EVANSVILLE RCAG | 128.3 | — |
| EVANSVILLE RCAG | 291.625 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 124.025 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 290.9 | — |
| CTAF | 123.0 | — |
| UNICOM | 123.0 | — |
Weather stations
- AWOS-3 · 270-295-3565
Airport remarks
- FOR CD CTC EVANSVILLE APCH AT 812-436-4690, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
- AMGR AVBL BY APNTMT/ PHONE CALL.
- ACTVT REIL RWY 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 5/23 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 05 & 23 OPR CONSLY.
- TIM POWERS
- FUEL AVBL 24/7 WITH CC.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
