Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3GE8
- Coordinates
- 33.8436, -82.4788
- Elevation
- 460 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MACON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:50 AM | 09:50Z |
| Sunrise | 06:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunset | 08:44 PM | 00:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 01:13Z |
Plan a flight from 3GE8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
3,200 ft × 140 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 100 ft from threshold, 50 ft L of centerline — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Displaced threshold
- 365 ft
- Heading
- 275° mag · 271° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 70 ft, 145 ft from threshold, 140 ft L of centerline — 2:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRQ · Colliers | VORTAC | 113.90 | r301° / 17.8 NM |
| GRD · Greenwood | VORTAC | 115.50 | r214° / 29.3 NM |
| ELW · Electric City | VORTAC | 108.60 | r156° / 37.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3GE8. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC AUGUSTA APCH AT 706-771-1777.
- DSPLCD THR MARKED BY WHITE TIRES EITHER SIDE OF RWY.
- APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
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 3GE8 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 3GE8
Prater Ranch Airport (3GE8) is an airport in Lincolnton, GA, at 460 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3GE8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3GE8 have a control tower?
No. Prater Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3GE8?
Prater Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3GE8?
Prater Ranch Airport is in Lincolnton, GA, at an elevation of 460 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.8436, -82.4788.
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