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Heliport

LRFO Heliport

ICAO 8KY2🇺🇸 Lexington
Coordinates
37.9640°N, 84.3719°W
Elevation
938 ft (286 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-KY
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.1° W

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:44
Sunrise
07:11
Sunset
20:04
Civil dusk
20:31

About 12h 54m 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 LRFO Heliport

LRFO Heliport is a heliport in Lexington, United States. It sits at an elevation of 938 ft (286 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft / 12 m. 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
H140 ft / 12 m40 ftConLightedOpen

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 LRFO Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is LRFO Heliport located?

LRFO Heliport is heliport located in Lexington, United States, at an elevation of 938 ft (286 m).

How many runways does LRFO Heliport have?

LRFO Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 40 ft / 12 m.

What time zone is LRFO Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at LRFO Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at LRFO 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 LRFO Heliport?

The nearest airport to LRFO 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. LRFO Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.