Airport information
- FAA LID
- 79GA
- Coordinates
- 31.4913, -85.0171
- Elevation
- 310 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MACON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1992/02
- Distance from city
- 7 S
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 | 06:08 AM | 10:08Z |
| Sunrise | 06:36 AM | 10:36Z |
| Sunset | 08:48 PM | 00:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 01:16Z |
Plan a flight from 79GA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,700 ft × 90 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 30 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RRS · Wiregrass | VORTAC | 111.60 | r058° / 24.6 NM |
| EUF · Eufaula | VORTAC | 109.20 | r166° / 28.2 NM |
| HEY · Hanchey | VOR | 110.60 | r076° / 33.3 NM |
| PZD · Pecan | VORTAC | 116.10 | r257° / 38.3 NM |
| OZR · Cairns | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r068° / 38.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 79GA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR WX CONDS; PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC CAIRNS APCH AT 334-255-8402 OR 334-255-8460, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.
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 79GA 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 79GA
Coates Airport (79GA) is an airport in Fort Gaines, GA, at 310 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 79GA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 79GA have a control tower?
No. Coates Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 79GA?
Coates Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 79GA?
Coates Airport is in Fort Gaines, GA, at an elevation of 310 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.4913, -85.0171.
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