Airport information
- FAA LID
- GA47
- Coordinates
- 31.1841, -82.2714
- Elevation
- 134 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MACON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1963/08
- Distance from city
- 6 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 | 05:58 AM | 09:58Z |
| Sunrise | 06:25 AM | 10:25Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 00:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 01:04Z |
Plan a flight from GA47
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,350 ft × 90 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 30 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 40 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,350 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYS · Waycross | VORTAC | 110.20 | r109° / 15.5 NM |
| AMG · Alma | VORTAC | 115.10 | r150° / 24.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for GA47. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- NON COMPLIANCE FAR 137.
- FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.
- OTHER CONTACT BRIAN BIVINS: 4650 BRUNSWICK HWY WAYCROSS GA 31503
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 GA47 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 GA47
Bivins Airport (GA47) is an airport in Waycross, GA, at 134 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 GA47, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does GA47 have a control tower?
No. Bivins Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at GA47?
Bivins Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,350 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is GA47?
Bivins Airport is in Waycross, GA, at an elevation of 134 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.1841, -82.2714.
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