Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9GA5
- Coordinates
- 32.0582, -84.2902
- Elevation
- 475 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- 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
- 1982/10
- Distance from city
- 3 W
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 | 06:03 AM | 10:03Z |
| Sunrise | 06:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:46 PM | 00:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 01:15Z |
Plan a flight from 9GA5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,600 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 40 ft, 1,600 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PZD · Pecan | VORTAC | 116.10 | r002° / 24.2 NM |
| LSF · Lawson | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r117° / 39.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9GA5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR, PRIVATE USE ONLY.
- STRIP NOT RECOMMENDED FOR LOW-TIME PILOTS.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA APCH AT 678-364-6132, 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 9GA5 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 9GA5
Lowell Field (9GA5) is an airport in Americus, GA, at 475 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9GA5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 9GA5 have a control tower?
No. Lowell Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 9GA5?
Lowell Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9GA5?
Lowell Field is in Americus, GA, at an elevation of 475 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.0582, -84.2902.
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