Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5GA7
- Coordinates
- 33.2011, -85.2290
- Elevation
- 800 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- 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
- 1979/01
- Distance from city
- 7 SW
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 | 06:03 AM | 10:03Z |
| Sunrise | 06:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:53 PM | 00:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 01:22Z |
Plan a flight from 5GA7
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,500 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGC · Lagrange | VORTAC | 115.60 | r352° / 9.2 NM |
| CSG · Columbus | VORTAC | 117.10 | r342° / 36.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5GA7. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR; PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA APCH AT 678-364-6132, WHEN APCH CLSD 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 5GA7 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 5GA7
Panacea Airport (5GA7) is an airport in Franklin, GA, at 800 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 5GA7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5GA7 have a control tower?
No. Panacea Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5GA7?
Panacea Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5GA7?
Panacea Airport is in Franklin, GA, at an elevation of 800 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.2011, -85.2290.
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