Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9GA1
- Coordinates
- 32.4493, -81.3378
- Elevation
- 100 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MACON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1998/02
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 05:50 AM | 09:50Z |
| Sunrise | 06:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 00:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 01:04Z |
Plan a flight from 9GA1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAV · Savannah | VORTAC | 115.95 | r345° / 19.5 NM |
| SVN · Hunter | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r341° / 28.1 NM |
| NBC · Beaufort | TACAN | 110.50 | r272° / 31.5 NM |
| ALD · Allendale | VOR | 116.70 | r185° / 33.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9GA1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR/PVT USE.
- FOR CD CTC SAVANNAH APCH AT 912-964-3205, 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 9GA1 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 9GA1
Briar Patch Airport (9GA1) is an airport in Clyo, GA, at 100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9GA1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 9GA1 have a control tower?
No. Briar Patch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 9GA1?
Briar Patch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9GA1?
Briar Patch Airport is in Clyo, GA, at an elevation of 100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.4493, -81.3378.
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