Pratermill Flight Park Airport Private
GA72 · Dalton, GA · 780 ft elevation · var 3W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- GA72
- Coordinates
- 34.8817, -84.8897
- Elevation
- 780 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- 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
- 1999/04
- Distance from city
- 6 NE
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 | 05:57 AM | 09:57Z |
| Sunrise | 06:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunset | 08:56 PM | 00:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:26 PM | 01:26Z |
Plan a flight from GA72
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,500 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 100 ft — 20:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GQO · Choo Choo | VORTAC | 115.80 | r109° / 13.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for GA72. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR, PVT USE.
- ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC CHATTANOOGA APCH AT 423-855-6478, 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 GA72 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 GA72
Pratermill Flight Park Airport (GA72) is an airport in Dalton, GA, at 780 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for GA72, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does GA72 have a control tower?
No. Pratermill Flight Park Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at GA72?
Pratermill Flight Park Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is GA72?
Pratermill Flight Park Airport is in Dalton, GA, at an elevation of 780 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.8817, -84.8897.
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