Airport information
- FAA LID
- 85GA
- Coordinates
- 34.1723, -83.7310
- Elevation
- 1,020 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
- 1993/04
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 05:54 AM | 09:54Z |
| Sunrise | 06:24 AM | 10:24Z |
| Sunset | 08:50 PM | 00:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:19 PM | 01:19Z |
Plan a flight from 85GA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
1,000 ft × 125 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 1,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHN · Athens | VORTAC | 109.60 | r304° / 24.3 NM |
| PDK · Peachtree | VOR-DME | 116.60 | r060° / 33.4 NM |
| ODF · Foothills | VORTAC | 113.40 | r214° / 38.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 85GA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR/PR USE.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA APCH AT 678-364-6131, 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 85GA 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 85GA
Aiken Field (85GA) is an airport in Talmo, GA, at 1,020 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 85GA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 85GA have a control tower?
No. Aiken Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 85GA?
Aiken Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 85GA?
Aiken Field is in Talmo, GA, at an elevation of 1,020 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.1723, -83.7310.
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