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Athens Ben Epps Airport

AHN · KAHN · Athens, GA · 808 ft elevation · var 6W · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KAHN / AHN
Coordinates
33.9488, -83.3256
Elevation
808 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
ATLANTA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
ATLANTA (ZTL)
Flight service (FSS)
MACON
NOTAM facility
AHN
Attendance
ALL 0600-2100
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1940/07
Distance from city
3 E

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:53 AM09:53Z
Sunrise06:22 AM10:22Z
Sunset08:48 PM00:48Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:17 PM01:17Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:17 PM → 05:53 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:48 PM → 05:22 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSF RWY 27; PAPI RWY 09 & 20 - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL RWY 09/27 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST ACTVT - CTAF. RWY 2 & 20 LGTS NOT AVBL WHEN ATCT IS CLSD. on 126.3Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 02: VASI · 20: 4-light PAPI (left) · 09: 4-light PAPI (left) · 27: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSF.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

02TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 02 · 027°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,800 ft MSL · 992 AGL
CTAF
126.3

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,800 ft MSL · 992 AGL on a 45°.

Runway 02/20

3,995 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 40k, Double wheel 45k.

02
Heading
027° mag · 21° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
VASI (3.75°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 72 ft, 1,500 ft from threshold, 150 ft L of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
20
Heading
207° mag · 201° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 63 ft, 1,475 ft from threshold, 250 ft R of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear

Runway 09/27

6,122 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 65k, Double wheel 125k.

09
Heading
094° mag · 88° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
27
Heading
274° mag · 268° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSF
Instrument landing
LOC/GS · CAT I · LOC 110.95 (AHN) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D127.5ATLANTA APP/DEP
ASOS132.875
CLD127.5ATLANTA CNTR
CTAF126.3
GND121.8
RDO109.6MACON RDO
TWR126.3
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
AHN · AthensVORTAC109.60r331° / 0.1 NM
ELW · Electric CityVORTAC108.60r224° / 39 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
CLARKE COUNTY
PO BOX 448, CO COURTHOUSE, ATHENS, GA
706-613-3420
Manager
MIKE MATTHEWS
1010 BEN EPPS DRIVE, ATHENS, GA
706-613-3416

Remarks FAA

  • INDEX B ARFF EQPT IS AVBL.
  • NOISE SENSITIVE AREA S OF ARPT; CTC FBO FOR INFORMATION.
  • CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXCP 24 HRS PPR CALL AMGR 706-613-3420.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC ATLANTA APCH AT 678-364-6131, WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
  • ACTVT MALSF RWY 27; PAPI RWY 09 & 20 - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL RWY 09/27 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST ACTVT - CTAF. RWY 2 & 20 LGTS NOT AVBL WHEN ATCT IS CLSD.
  • PCR VALUE: 111/F/B/Y/T
  • PCR VALUE: 511/F/B/X/T
  • RWY 02/20 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.

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 KAHN 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 KAHN

Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN · KAHN) is an airport in Athens, GA, at 808 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,122 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KAHN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KAHN have a control tower?

Yes. Athens Ben Epps Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KAHN?

Athens Ben Epps Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,122 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KAHN?

Athens Ben Epps Airport is in Athens, GA, at an elevation of 808 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.9488, -83.3256.

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