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Dobbins Air Reserve Base Private

MGE · KMGE · Marietta, GA · 1,068 ft elevation · var 3W · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMGE / MGE
Coordinates
33.9154, -84.5163
Elevation
1,068 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
Sectional chart
ATLANTA
Airport use
Private
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
ATLANTA (ZTL)
Flight service (FSS)
MACON
NOTAM facility
MGE
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1944/02
Distance from city
1 S

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:58 AM09:58Z
Sunrise06:27 AM10:27Z
Sunset08:52 PM00:52Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:21 PM01:21Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:21 PM → 05:58 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:52 PM → 05:27 AM

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Night operations

Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR

Runway lighting aids — 11: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF1 · 29: 4-light PAPI (left) + SALSF.

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

Traffic pattern

11TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 11 · 109°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 11/29

10,002 ft × 300 ft · Concrete

Edge lights: High.

11
Heading
109° mag · 106° true
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF1
Instrument landing
LOC/GS · CAT I · LOC 109.7 (DJR) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
29
Heading
289° mag · 286° true
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
SALSF
Instrument landing
LOC/GS · CAT I · LOC 111.35 (VRW) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 110/290

3,495 ft × 60 ft · Concrete

Edge lights: High.

110
Heading
109° mag · 106° true
Traffic pattern
Left
290
Heading
289° mag · 286° true
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D121ATLANTA APP/DEP
ATIS26.95
GND125.3
MISC34.02NAVY OPS
OPS47ARNG OPS
PMSV27.475PMSV METRO
POST37.95294AW COMD POST
PTD139.3
TWR120.75

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
DOB · DobbinsTACAN113.00r279° / 0.5 NM
PDK · PeachtreeVOR-DME116.60r284° / 11.1 NM
ATL · AtlantaVORTAC116.90r347° / 17.7 NM
RMG · RomeVORTAC115.40r115° / 33.5 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Diverse Vector Area ↗ Takeoff mins / ODP ↗

Approaches6

Arrivals

Minimums & Hot Spots

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VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, A++
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Other services
Cargo

Ownership & management

Owner
USAF
DOBBINS AFB, MARIETTA, GA
Manager
CHIEF OF AFLD MANAGEMENT
DOBBINS AFB, MARIETTA, GA

Remarks FAA

  • LGT: FOR OLS RWY 11-29 LCTN DATA SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT RMK.
  • JASU: 1(A/MA32A-86) 2(AM32-95) 3(A/M32A-86), 5(ESSEX B809). BASE ASGN ACFT HAVE PRIORITY.
  • FUEL: OPR 1100-0500Z++ MON-THU; 1100-0200Z++ FRI; 1300-2100Z++ SAT-SUN, EXP 1 HR FUEL DELAY, CLSD FED HOL. A++100. LHNIT.
  • OIL: O-148-156 SOAP/JOAP, NO LAB SVC.
  • TRAN ALERT: OPR 1300-0400Z++ MON-FRI, 1300-2100Z++ SAT-SUN, CLSD FED HOL. LAVATORY SVC RQR 24 HR PN. DE ICE SVC ON TRANS RAMP AND C130 RAMP ONLY WITH 24 HR PN.
  • ACFT-AIRCREWS DESIRING TO VISIT THE GEORGIA ARNG OR AASF#2, MUST LAND/PARK AT CLAY NG RAMP, 24 HR PPR REQ, CTC DSN 753-3500, C678-569-3500. SVC LMTD TSNT PRKG AVBL.
  • RSTD: PPR CTC AMOPS AT DSN 625-4903, C678-655-4903. ACFT RSTD DUR BIRD WATCH COND MODERATE (TKOF/LDG PERMS WHEN DEP/ARR RTE AVOID IDENT BIRD ACT, NO LCL IFR/VFR TFC PAT ACFT) AND SEVERE (TKOF/LDG PROH WO 94TH OG/CC APVL), CTC AMOPS FOR CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND.
  • RSTD: HAZ CARGO RSTD TO C130 OR SMALLER ACFT. DO NOT TRANS ON HF WO TWR APVL. CTC AMOPS 20 MIN PRIOR TO LDG TO CONFIRM PPR AND SVCG/LOAD. TO PRK AF SIDE PPR, DSN 625-4903. ASSAULT LDG ZONE LCL USE ONLY.
  • MISC: WINDS ARE EST DUE TO FMQ-13 WIND SENSORS BEING ACCURATE TO WITHIN ONLY +/-4 KT. ATC/WX WILL NOT INCL/RELAY WIND CORR INTO FCST/PHRASEOLOGY. THEREFORE, AIRCREWS WILL INCORPORATE A +/- 4 KT ACCURACY INTO THEIR DECISION MAKING PROCESS FOR FLYING OPR.
  • MISC: RSRS APPLIED TO BASE ASGN ACFT ONLY; STD USAF RSRS NOT APPLICABLE.
  • MISC: AFLD MGMT EMAIL 94OGOPS@US.AF.MIL.
  • RADAR: SEE TERMINAL FLIP FOR RADAR MINIMA.
  • MISC: RWY 29 NON-STD APCH LIGHTS.
  • MISC: RWY 11/29 AND VEDA ALZ CLSD LAST SAT EACH MONTH FOR MAINT, 1300-2100Z++.
  • RSTD: PPR ONLY COORD/ISSUED 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE.
  • MISC: AFLD MGMT AND COMD POST DO NOT ISSUE OR STORE COMSEC. FOR STORAGE OF SMALL NON-COMSEC CLASSIFIED, 24 HOUR PN RQR, CTC COMD POST AT DSN 625-5106, C678-655-5106, MON-FRI, 1100-1500Z++, SAT-SUN, UNIT TRNG WKEND ONLY 1100-2000Z++.
  • RSTD: LOCKHEED MARTIN PPR FOR USE OF PRKG RAMPS OR FAC, C800-825-6083.
  • PMSV METRO: AWOS IN USE; AUGMENTED DUR AFLD OPR HRS.
  • RSTD: HOT CARGO PAD RQR 48 HR PN FOR USE.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD, CTC ATLANTA APCH AT 678-364-6132.
  • FLUID: LHNIT (LOW AND HI PRES NITROGEN SVCG). DE ICE (ANTI ICG/DE ICG/DEFRSTG FLUID (MIL-A-8243).
  • MISC: USE EXTREME CTN FOR SUAS OPERATING AT OR BLW 400FT AGL IN CLASS D.
  • TFC PAT: OVHD, ENTER INITIAL AT 3500 FT, DSND TO 2600 FT, LVL BRK AT RWY THR.
  • OPR 1300-0400Z++ MON-FRI, 1300-2100Z++ SAT SUN, CLSD FED HOL.

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About KMGE

Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE · KMGE) is an airport in Marietta, GA, at 1,068 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 10,002 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMGE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMGE have a control tower?

Yes. Dobbins Air Reserve Base has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KMGE?

Dobbins Air Reserve Base has 2 runways; the longest is 10,002 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMGE?

Dobbins Air Reserve Base is in Marietta, GA, at an elevation of 1,068 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.9154, -84.5163.

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