Flying W Farms Airport Private
6GA8 · Carrollton, GA · 1,010 ft elevation · var 3W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6GA8
- Coordinates
- 33.5078, -85.1856
- Elevation
- 1,010 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
- 2003/01
- 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 | 06:02 AM | 10:02Z |
| Sunrise | 06:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:54 PM | 00:54Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:23 PM | 01:23Z |
Plan a flight from 6GA8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
2,200 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 80 ft, 20 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Bldg, 18 ft, 70 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGC · Lagrange | VORTAC | 115.60 | r001° / 27.6 NM |
| ATL · Atlanta | VORTAC | 116.90 | r259° / 38.2 NM |
| RMG · Rome | VORTAC | 115.40 | r184° / 39.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6GA8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPERATIONS AND PRIVATE USE.
- 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 6GA8 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 6GA8
Flying W Farms Airport (6GA8) is an airport in Carrollton, GA, at 1,010 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6GA8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6GA8 have a control tower?
No. Flying W Farms Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6GA8?
Flying W Farms Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6GA8?
Flying W Farms Airport is in Carrollton, GA, at an elevation of 1,010 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.5078, -85.1856.
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