VFR · Visual Flight Rules
Hancock County-Ron Lewis Field
General Aviation Airport · Lewisport, KY, United States
Conditions are good for visual flight at Hancock County-Ron Lewis Field. It's 73°F with 41% humidity. Winds from 350° at 3 kt. Skies are clear.
ICAOKY8IATA—
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation412ft126 m
Longest runway5,002ft1,525 m
Runways10 lighted
Coordinates37.95, -86.8637°57'11.5"N 86°51'25.8"W
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service
Current weather
73°F23°C · Dew 48°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
350° @ 3 kt
- Visibility10+ sm
- CeilingSky clear
- Humidity41%
- Altimeter30.13 inHg
- Pressure1020.4 hPa
- GustsNone
Runway winds
05★ Best
Headwind2 kt
Crosswind3 kt from L
23
Tailwind1 kt
Crosswind3 kt from R
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.
Quick answers
- What is the weather at Hancock County-Ron Lewis Field (KY8) right now?
- Conditions are good for visual flight at Hancock County-Ron Lewis Field. It's 73°F with 41% humidity. Winds from 350° at 3 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 23:15 UTC)
- Is KY8 VFR or IFR right now?
- KY8 is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
- Which runway at KY8 has the best headwind right now?
- With the wind from 350° at 3 kt, runway 05 gives a 2 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
- How many runways does Hancock County-Ron Lewis Field have?
- Hancock County-Ron Lewis Field has 1 runway; the longest is 5,002 ft (1,525 m). Field elevation is 412 ft.
- What time is sunrise and sunset at KY8?
- On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:46 UTC and sunset at 23:26 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:52 UTC.
- Are there delays at KY8 right now?
- The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KY8.
Runways
05/23
Nearby navaids
Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point