Falcons Aerie Airport Private
8GA8 · Carrollton, GA · 1,180 ft elevation · var 2W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8GA8
- Coordinates
- 33.5773, -85.0030
- Elevation
- 1,180 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
- 1992/03
- Distance from city
- 5 E
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 8GA8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL · Atlanta | VORTAC | 116.90 | r264° / 28.6 NM |
| DOB · Dobbins | TACAN | 113.00 | r234° / 32 NM |
| LGC · Lagrange | VORTAC | 115.60 | r017° / 33.3 NM |
| RMG · Rome | VORTAC | 115.40 | r170° / 35.6 NM |
| PDK · Peachtree | VOR-DME | 116.60 | r245° / 39.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8GA8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ALL OPNS CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDS; LMTD TO PVT 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 8GA8 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 8GA8
Falcons Aerie Airport (8GA8) is an airport in Carrollton, GA, at 1,180 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8GA8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8GA8 have a control tower?
No. Falcons Aerie Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8GA8?
Falcons Aerie Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8GA8?
Falcons Aerie Airport is in Carrollton, GA, at an elevation of 1,180 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.5773, -85.0030.
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