Airport information
- FAA LID
- 17GA
- Coordinates
- 33.4667, -84.8661
- Elevation
- 850 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MACON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1992/11
- Distance from city
- 8 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:01 AM | 10:01Z |
| Sunrise | 06:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 00:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:21 PM | 01:21Z |
Plan a flight from 17GA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,500 ft × 50 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL · Atlanta | VORTAC | 116.90 | r246° / 23.7 NM |
| LGC · Lagrange | VORTAC | 115.60 | r033° / 30.3 NM |
| DOB · Dobbins | TACAN | 113.00 | r217° / 32.3 NM |
| PDK · Peachtree | VOR-DME | 116.60 | r231° / 37.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 17GA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED CLEAR 20:1 APCHS AND CLEAR RY SAFETY AREA.
- 100 FT PLINE 500 FT EAST OF RY.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA APCH AT 678-364-6131.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 17GA in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 17GA
Panther Creek Airport (17GA) is an airport in Newnan, GA, at 850 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 17GA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 17GA have a control tower?
No. Panther Creek Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 17GA?
Panther Creek Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 17GA?
Panther Creek Airport is in Newnan, GA, at an elevation of 850 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.4667, -84.8661.
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