Airport information
- FAA LID
- GE53
- Coordinates
- 33.3167, -84.1506
- Elevation
- 800 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MACON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2013/08
- Distance from city
- 3 SW
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 | 06:27 AM | 10:27Z |
| Sunset | 08:49 PM | 00:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:18 PM | 01:18Z |
Plan a flight from GE53
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 5
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 5 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 5/23
2,461 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23 | 2,461 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL · Atlanta | VORTAC | 116.90 | r143° / 23.6 NM |
| PDK · Peachtree | VOR-DME | 116.60 | r170° / 34.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for GE53. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE 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 GE53 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 GE53
Chigger Hill Airport (GE53) is an airport in Locust Grove, GA, at 800 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,461 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for GE53, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does GE53 have a control tower?
No. Chigger Hill Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at GE53?
Chigger Hill Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,461 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is GE53?
Chigger Hill Airport is in Locust Grove, GA, at an elevation of 800 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.3167, -84.1506.
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