Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2GA8
- Coordinates
- 34.3498, -85.0769
- Elevation
- 677 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1975/09
- Distance from city
- 1 NW
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 | 05:59 AM | 09:59Z |
| Sunrise | 06:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:56 PM | 00:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:25 PM | 01:25Z |
Plan a flight from 2GA8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
1,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMG · Rome | VORTAC | 115.40 | r010° / 11.4 NM |
| GQO · Choo Choo | VORTAC | 115.80 | r173° / 36.9 NM |
| DOB · Dobbins | TACAN | 113.00 | r316° / 38.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2GA8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR; PRIVATE USE.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
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 2GA8 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 2GA8
Shannon Flight Strip (2GA8) is an airport in Shannon, GA, at 677 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2GA8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2GA8 have a control tower?
No. Shannon Flight Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 2GA8?
Shannon Flight Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2GA8?
Shannon Flight Strip is in Shannon, GA, at an elevation of 677 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.3498, -85.0769.
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