Airport information
- FAA LID
- GA73
- Coordinates
- 33.1628, -84.4452
- Elevation
- 850 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
- 1971/01
- Distance from city
- 4 N
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 | 06:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunrise | 06:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunset | 08:50 PM | 00:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:19 PM | 01:19Z |
Plan a flight from GA73
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,400 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL · Atlanta | VORTAC | 116.90 | r181° / 28 NM |
| LGC · Lagrange | VORTAC | 115.60 | r079° / 38.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for GA73. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- MINOR
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR ONLY
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA APCH AT 678-364-6131.
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 GA73 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 GA73
Shade Tree Airport (GA73) is an airport in Concord, GA, at 850 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for GA73, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does GA73 have a control tower?
No. Shade Tree Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at GA73?
Shade Tree Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is GA73?
Shade Tree Airport is in Concord, GA, at an elevation of 850 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.1628, -84.4452.
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