KK24 · Russell County Airport
ICAO · US · 6 NTSB events
Live conditions
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Wind / Visibility
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Density altitude (now)
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Runways
2 runway ends on file. Longest: 5,010 ft. Max gradient: 1.04% (noticeable slope — affects performance)
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 175.4° | 5,010 ft | 78 ft | ASP | Yes | 1.04% |
| 35 | 355.4° | 5,010 ft | 78 ft | ASP | Yes | 1.04% |
Lengths + headings: in-app airport database. Surface, width, lighting: OurAirports. Gradient: derived from FAA NASR runway-end elevations (NASR's RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of rows).
Communications · 2 frequencies
- AWOS AWOS 3 118.425
- UNIC CTAF/UNICOM 123.000
Live ATC audio (streaming + archived): Open KK24 on LiveATC ↗
Chart Supplement remarks, plain English · 1 matched · 4 not yet translated
Translations anchored to the FAA text; the raw FAA text is authoritative.
TL;DR
- ·Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate REIL RWY 17 & 35; PAPI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 17/35. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
Watch for
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate REIL RWY 17 & 35; PAPI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 17/35. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
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All translated remarks (1)
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate REIL RWY 17 & 35; PAPI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 17/35. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
Raw FAA text · airport remarks · operational
ACTVT REIL RWY 17 & 35; PAPI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (4 sentences)
- ·CTN: DRAG STRIP 1 MI NE MAY BE MISTAKEN FOR RWY.
- ·FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
- ·AVBL H24 WITH CREDIT CARD.
- ·PROVIDED VFR ONLY; CLEAR 20:1 APCH SLOPE FOR EACH RY; RUSSEL COUNTY ARPT RUSSELL SPRINGS KY CLOSED CONCURRENTLY; ARPT DESIGNED IAW AC 150/4300-13.
Field profile
Use
Public-use
Ownership
Public
Scheduled service
No
NTSB events
6 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .
Total events
6
since 1982
Fatal
1
16.7% of total
Last 5 years
0
no recent events
Last 10 years
0
no recent events
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Operations volume
FAA TAF · history through 2024
Peak: 8,990 ops in 2018
2024 total
8,990
10-yr total
86,265
2024 mix
AC/AT 2% · GA 95% · Mil 2%
Events / million ops
0.0
last 10 years
Fatal / million ops
0.00
approximate · 10-yr scaled
Last 10 years · n=0
No NTSB events at this field in the last decade.
All time · n=6
- Other 4
- Gear-up landing 1
- Engine failure / power loss 1
Categories rule-matched from NTSB findings and probable-cause text. "Other" = not enough agency text to classify.
Designees in KY
DPEs nearby
Distance is city-centroid to airport, a first cut, not the exam location.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony David Brooks | Monticello | KY | 16 nm |
| Sean Edward Howard | Richmond | KY | 58 nm |
| Wayne Lee Sherman | Richmond | KY | 58 nm |
| Jw Lynn | Lexington | KY | 67 nm |
| Christopher Mark Williams | Gallatin | TN | 76 nm |
| Susan Wright | Gallatin | TN | 76 nm |
| Ralph Sammy Swift | Lebanon | TN | 77 nm |
| James Kiper | Louisville | KY | 79 nm |
| Matthew Ryan Torgerson | Louisville | KY | 79 nm |
| Randall Sizemore | Louisville | KY | 79 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs nearby
City-centroid distance; ratings as on the FAA certificate.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Ramon Espinal | Russell Springs | KY | 3 nm |
| William Allen Troutwine | Columbia | KY | 11 nm |
| Douglas Everett Campbell | Columbia | KY | 11 nm |
| Caitlan Micaela Willis | Columbia | KY | 11 nm |
| Anthony David Brooks | Monticello | KY | 16 nm |
| Gregory Rush Smith | Burkesville | KY | 18 nm |
| Richard Allen Miller Ii | Liberty | KY | 20 nm |
| William Walker Long Jr | Campbellsville | KY | 23 nm |
| Timothy Shively Edwards | Campbellsville | KY | 23 nm |
| Charles Joseph Koch | Campbellsville | KY | 23 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics nearby
City-centroid distance. A = airframe, P = powerplant, IA = inspection authorization.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Gene Boecker | Jamestown | KY | 2 nm |
| Lloyd William Hunsaker | Jamestown | KY | 2 nm |
| Brian Joseph Reilly | Jamestown | KY | 2 nm |
| Trenni Dale Chaney | Jamestown | KY | 2 nm |
| Brian Duane Esau | Russell Springs | KY | 3 nm |
| David Aaron Williams | Russell Springs | KY | 3 nm |
| Jeffrey David Leach | Russell Springs | KY | 3 nm |
| William Curtis Lemaster | Russell Springs | KY | 3 nm |
| Matthew Randall Conner | Russell Springs | KY | 3 nm |
| David Wayne Schweppe Ii | Russell Springs | KY | 3 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations nearby
By airport location.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| Cumberland Aviation Maintenance London, KY | 49 nm |
| Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance Lexington, KY | 66 nm |
| Propelling Aviation Rockwood, TN | 68 nm |
| Volar Avionics & Restoration Lebanon, TN | 76 nm |
| Propelling Aviation New Tazewell, TN | 83 nm |
| Xpress Aircraft Maintenance Knoxville, TN | 87 nm |
| Horizon Avionics, Inc. Alcoa, TN | 90 nm |
| Dusty’s Flying Service Hopkinsville , KY | 113 nm |
| Harrison Avionics, Inc. Hopkinsville, KY | 113 nm |
| Star Aviation Services / Star Avionics, Inc. Chattanooga, TN | 119 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
References
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗