Airport information
- FAA LID
- 53GA
- Coordinates
- 34.1678, -85.2586
- Elevation
- 675 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
- 1999/05
- Distance from city
- 6 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 | 06:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunrise | 06:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunset | 08:56 PM | 00:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:25 PM | 01:25Z |
Plan a flight from 53GA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
3,900 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 650 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 334° mag · 332° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 35 ft, 725 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMG · Rome | VORTAC | 115.40 | r272° / 6.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 53GA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR, PVT USE.
- CELL 706-767-0777.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
Nearby airports
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About 53GA
Dawson Field (53GA) is an airport in Rome, GA, at 675 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 53GA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 53GA have a control tower?
No. Dawson Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 53GA?
Dawson Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 53GA?
Dawson Field is in Rome, GA, at an elevation of 675 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.1678, -85.2586.
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