Airport information
- FAA LID
- GE27
- Coordinates
- 32.6022, -83.7542
- Elevation
- 475 ft MSL
- 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
- 2006/06
- Distance from city
- 4 S
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 | 05:59 AM | 09:59Z |
| Sunrise | 06:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:46 PM | 00:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:14 PM | 01:14Z |
Plan a flight from GE27
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
2,800 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCN · Macon | VORTAC | 114.20 | r224° / 7.6 NM |
| VNA · Vienna | VORTAC | 116.50 | r330° / 26.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for GE27. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE.
- 474 FT TWR 1 NM SW, 200 FT TWR 1 NM N, 207 FT TWR 1.5 NM N, 265 FT TWR 1.5 NM NE, TWR 1.6 NM SE OF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA APCH AT 678-364-6132, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
- OWNERS ARE: JOSEPH E. HUTFLES, 1204 JOHN E SULLIVAN RD, BYRON GA 31008, PHONE 478-956-4740; SEABRON SMITH, 3885 HUSERMILL RD, BYRON GA 31008, PHONE 478-956-5284; AND TIM DUPREE, PO BOX 158, BYRON GA 31008, PHONE 478-971-3818.
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 GE27 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 GE27
Smith Field (GE27) is an airport in Byron, GA, at 475 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for GE27, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does GE27 have a control tower?
No. Smith Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at GE27?
Smith Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is GE27?
Smith Field is in Byron, GA, at an elevation of 475 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.6022, -83.7542.
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