Airport information
- FAA LID
- GE72
- Coordinates
- 34.2353, -83.1530
- Elevation
- 728 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MACON
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2022/11
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 05:52 AM | 09:52Z |
| Sunrise | 06:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunset | 08:48 PM | 00:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:17 PM | 01:17Z |
Plan a flight from GE72
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 12 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
1,002 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Runway 9/27
834 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 1,002 ft | |
| 9/27 | 834 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHN · Athens | VORTAC | 109.60 | r026° / 19.3 NM |
| ELW · Electric City | VORTAC | 108.60 | r239° / 21.3 NM |
| ODF · Foothills | VORTAC | 113.40 | r165° / 28.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for GE72. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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 GE72 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 GE72
Hannah Creek Airport (GE72) is an airport in Royston, GA, at 728 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,002 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for GE72, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does GE72 have a control tower?
No. Hannah Creek Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at GE72?
Hannah Creek Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 1,002 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is GE72?
Hannah Creek Airport is in Royston, GA, at an elevation of 728 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.2353, -83.1530.
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