Airport information
- FAA LID
- GA87
- Coordinates
- 34.6981, -84.0127
- Elevation
- 2,800 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
- 1989/11
- Distance from city
- 0 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 | 05:54 AM | 09:54Z |
| Sunrise | 06:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 00:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 01:22Z |
Plan a flight from GA87
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 02 at 3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
2,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRS · Harris | VORTAC | 109.80 | r198° / 15.5 NM |
| ODF · Foothills | VORTAC | 113.40 | r270° / 35.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for GA87. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR/PVT USE.
- FOR CD 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 GA87 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 GA87
High Valley Airpark (GA87) is an airport in Suches, GA, at 2,800 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for GA87, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does GA87 have a control tower?
No. High Valley Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at GA87?
High Valley Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is GA87?
High Valley Airpark is in Suches, GA, at an elevation of 2,800 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.6981, -84.0127.
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