Abstract: An extendable key operator which has a handle, an outer extension arm and an inner extension arm pivotally connected to the handle and the outer extension arm. The outer extension arm has a key retaining end portion. The arms are movable between a retracted position in which the arms are positioned adjacent to the handle and an extended position. In the extended position, the key retaining end portion and the arms are extended from the handle to allow a person to operate a key retained on the outer extension arm by grasping the handle. The handle is connected to the outer extension arm by one pulley connected to the handle, another pulley is connected to the outer extension arm and a belt is positioned around the pulleys. The pulleys have slots therein and the belt has complimentary cleats thereon.