Airport information
- FAA LID
- 7GA9
- Coordinates
- 33.5706, -84.8978
- Elevation
- 1,044 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MACON
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1996/09
- Distance from city
- 4 NE
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 | 06:01 AM | 10:01Z |
| Sunrise | 06:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunset | 08:53 PM | 00:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 01:22Z |
Plan a flight from 7GA9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,350 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,350 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL · Atlanta | VORTAC | 116.90 | r261° / 23.4 NM |
| DOB · Dobbins | TACAN | 113.00 | r226° / 28.4 NM |
| LGC · Lagrange | VORTAC | 115.60 | r025° / 34.9 NM |
| PDK · Peachtree | VOR-DME | 116.60 | r241° / 35.1 NM |
| RMG · Rome | VORTAC | 115.40 | r162° / 37.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7GA9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- NO OBJECTION
- FOR NOISE ABATEMENT; LAND TO THE N & TAKE OFF TO THE S.
- SMISSON FIELD IS ADJ TO & E OF ERLEN ARPT.
- 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 7GA9 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 7GA9
Smisson Field (7GA9) is an airport in Whitesburg, GA, at 1,044 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,350 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7GA9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 7GA9 have a control tower?
No. Smisson Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 7GA9?
Smisson Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,350 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 7GA9?
Smisson Field is in Whitesburg, GA, at an elevation of 1,044 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.5706, -84.8978.
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