Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8GA1
- Coordinates
- 33.4212, -85.1619
- Elevation
- 1,070 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MACON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-green (SEE RMK)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/10
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 08:53 PM | 00:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 01:22Z |
Plan a flight from 8GA1
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06 · 058°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
2,350 ft × 65 ft · Turf- Heading
- 058° mag · 57° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 238° mag · 237° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 350 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,350 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGC · Lagrange | VORTAC | 115.60 | r005° / 22.5 NM |
| ATL · Atlanta | VORTAC | 116.90 | r251° / 38.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8GA1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ALL OPNS ARE CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS; LNDG AREA IS LIMITED TO PVT USE.
- ACTVT ROTG BCN CALL 770-301-1573.
- FOR EMERGENCY CALL - 770-301-1573
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA APCH AT 678-364-6131.
- ACTVT LIRL RY 06/24 CALL 770-301-1573
- TIM ROWLEY @ 770-854-8224 CELL: 770-301-1573
- ONLY 1900 FT OF RY HAS LIRL.
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 8GA1 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 8GA1
Gum Creek Airport (8GA1) is an airport in Roopville, GA, at 1,070 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 8GA1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8GA1 have a control tower?
No. Gum Creek Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8GA1?
Gum Creek Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,350 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8GA1?
Gum Creek Airport is in Roopville, GA, at an elevation of 1,070 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.4212, -85.1619.
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