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Morning Star Heliport

ICAO 49KY🇺🇸 Lexington
Coordinates
37.9637°N, 84.3702°W
Elevation
916 ft (279 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-KY
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.1° W

Daylight today(Oct 22, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:27
Sunrise
07:53
Sunset
18:52
Civil dusk
19:19

About 10h 58m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Morning Star Heliport

Morning Star Heliport is a heliport in Lexington, United States. It sits at an elevation of 916 ft (279 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft / 6 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Forest Hill Airport - Silo Field (US-7438), about 2.9 nm to the wsw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H1▸ displaced20 ft / 6 m20 ftAsphUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WKYT-TV (Lexington);WVLK-FM (Lexington)1,001 ft1,017 ft—
WTVQ-TV (Lexington)994 ft1,014 ft—
WLAP-FM (Lexington)669 ft942 ft—
WLEX-TV (Lexington)669 ft951 ft—
WKQQ-FM (Lexington)531 ft1,063 ft—
Obstacle531 ft1,056 ft—
Obstacle499 ft981 ft—
Lexington Financial Center410 ft974 ft—

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Morning Star Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Morning Star Heliport located?

Morning Star Heliport is heliport located in Lexington, United States, at an elevation of 916 ft (279 m).

How many runways does Morning Star Heliport have?

Morning Star Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 20 ft / 6 m.

What time zone is Morning Star Heliport in?

Morning Star Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Morning Star Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Morning Star Heliport is approximately 6.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Morning Star Heliport?

The nearest airport to Morning Star Heliport is Forest Hill Airport - Silo Field (US-7438), about 2.9 nm to the wsw, followed by Coal Field and Soggy Bottom Farm Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Morning Star Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.