Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9GA3
- Coordinates
- 31.8398, -84.4816
- Elevation
- 401 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MACON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1982/07
- Distance from city
- 5 NW
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 | 06:04 AM | 10:04Z |
| Sunrise | 06:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:47 PM | 00:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 01:15Z |
Plan a flight from 9GA3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
2,600 ft × 110 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 50 ft, 200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 200 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PZD · Pecan | VORTAC | 116.10 | r321° / 14.7 NM |
| EUF · Eufaula | VORTAC | 109.20 | r099° / 33.7 NM |
| LSF · Lawson | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r141° / 39.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9GA3. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR; PRIVATE USE ONLY.
- FOR CD 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 9GA3 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 9GA3
Young Field (9GA3) is an airport in Dawson, GA, at 401 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 9GA3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 9GA3 have a control tower?
No. Young Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 9GA3?
Young Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9GA3?
Young Field is in Dawson, GA, at an elevation of 401 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.8398, -84.4816.
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