Ky River Medical Center Heliport (8KY5) — Jackson, KY

8KY5
Ky River Medical Center Heliport (8KY5)
Jackson, KY

Ky River Medical Center Heliport (8KY5) is a private-use heliport located in Jackson, KY. The airport sits at an elevation of 738 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier 8KY5
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 83°22'12.0000" W / 37°33'53.9000" N
-83.370000 / 37.564972 (Estimated)
Elevation 738.00 ft / 224.94 m (Estimated)
Land 1 acres
From nearest city 1 nautical miles SW of Jackson, KY
Location Breathitt County, KY
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner KY RIVER MEDICAL CENTER
Address 540 JETTS DRIVE
JACKSON, KY 41339
Phone number 606-666-6488
Manager RYAN HAYS
Address 540 JETTS DRIVE
JACKSON, KY 41339
Phone number 606-666-6304
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Wind indicator Yes
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Lighting Schedule SS-SR
Sectional chart CINCINNATI
Region ASO - Southern
Responsible ARTCC ZID - INDIANAPOLIS
Tie-in FSS LOU - LOUISVILLE
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Runway Information
Runway H1
Dimensions 30 x 30 ft (9 x 9 m)
Surface CONC
Surface treatment
Edge lights PERI
H1
Physical elevation 738.00 ft ft
Coordinates 37.564972 / -83.370000 0.000000 / 0.000000
Traffic pattern Left Left
Remarks
  • FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
  • PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.