Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4GA1
- Coordinates
- 33.0448, -84.3983
- Elevation
- 920 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
- 1977/08
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
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 | 06:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunrise | 06:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunset | 08:49 PM | 00:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:18 PM | 01:18Z |
Plan a flight from 4GA1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,800 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL · Atlanta | VORTAC | 116.90 | r177° / 35.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4GA1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRIVATE USE; TRAFFIC PATTERNS ESTABLISHED WEST OF RWY CENTERLINE; COMPATIBLE OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT IS MAINTAINED WITH THE OPERATOR OF TAKLE FIELD.
- LARGE DITCH BOTH SIDES OF RWY 18/36.
- RWY 36 CLSD TO LNDG.
- 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 4GA1 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 4GA1
Thacker Field (4GA1) is an airport in Concord, GA, at 920 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4GA1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4GA1 have a control tower?
No. Thacker Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 4GA1?
Thacker Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4GA1?
Thacker Field is in Concord, GA, at an elevation of 920 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.0448, -84.3983.
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