Airport information
- FAA LID
- 61GA
- Coordinates
- 33.3018, -82.1723
- Elevation
- 434 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- 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
- 1987/01
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:51 AM | 09:51Z |
| Sunrise | 06:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 00:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 01:10Z |
Plan a flight from 61GA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,500 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 60 ft, 300 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRQ · Colliers | VORTAC | 113.90 | r185° / 24.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 61GA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC AUGUSTA APCH AT 706-771-1777.
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 61GA 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 61GA
Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA) is an airport in Blythe, GA, at 434 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 61GA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 61GA have a control tower?
No. Pea Patch Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 61GA?
Pea Patch Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 61GA?
Pea Patch Aerodrome is in Blythe, GA, at an elevation of 434 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.3018, -82.1723.
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