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DeKalb Peachtree Airport

PDK · KPDK · Atlanta, GA · 1,003 ft elevation · var 5W · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KPDK / PDK
Coordinates
33.8763, -84.3021
Elevation
1,003 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5W
Sectional chart
ATLANTA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
ATLANTA (ZTL)
Flight service (FSS)
MACON
NOTAM facility
PDK
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Distance from city
8 NE

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:57 AM09:57Z
Sunrise06:27 AM10:27Z
Sunset08:51 PM00:51Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:20 PM01:20Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:20 PM → 05:57 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:51 PM → 05:27 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 120.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 16: VASI · 34: VASI.

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

Traffic pattern

16TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 16 · 162°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
120.9

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 16/34

3,968 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 20k.

16
Heading
162° mag · 157° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
VASI (3.4°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 86 ft, 1,703 ft from threshold, 95 ft L of centerline — 17:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
34
Heading
342° mag · 337° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
VASI (3.3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 41 ft, 366 ft from threshold, 97 ft L of centerline — 4:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface

Runway 3L/21R

3,746 ft × 150 ft · ASP
3L
Heading
026° mag · 21° true
21R
Heading
206° mag · 201° true

Runway 3R/21L

6,001 ft × 100 ft · CON
3R
Heading
026° mag · 21° true
21L
Heading
206° mag · 201° true

Runway H1/

56 ft × 56 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: Peri.

H1
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Heading
n/a
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D126.975ATLANTA APP/DEP
ATIS128.4
CLD120.9CLNC DEL
CTAF120.9
GND121.6
RDO116.6MACON RDO
TWR120.9PEACHTREE TWR
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
PDK · PeachtreeVOR-DME116.60r287° / 0.2 NM
DOB · DobbinsTACAN113.00r106° / 10.5 NM
ATL · AtlantaVORTAC116.90r024° / 16.3 NM

Airport diagram

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Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Airport notices: page 1 ↗

Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
DEKALB COUNTY
1300 COMMERCE DR / SUITE 600, DECATUR, GA
770-936-5440
Manager
HUNTER HINES
2000 AIRPORT RD / RM 212, ATLANTA, GA
770-936-5440

Remarks FAA

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • ARFF ON FIELD, NO INDEX.
  • VOLUNTARY NIGHT CURFEW IN EFFECT FROM 2300-0600. NO HIGH POWER ENGINE/MAINTENANCE RUNUPS FROM 2200-0700.
  • NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS ALL QUADRANTS. PILOTS USE CLOSE-IN DEPARTURE PROCEDURES.
  • HEAVY VFR HELO OPS NW CORNER AND EASTSIDE OF ARPT. HELI LCTD NORTH OF RY 16 THLD.
  • PPR FOR ALL TRANSIENT MIL ACFT.
  • PPR FOR ACFT WITH MAX GROSS CERTIF WEIGHT MORE THAN 75,000 LBS.
  • BE ALERT DURG ACFT GRND OPS. MULTIPLE RY/TWY CROSSINGS REQUIRED.
  • BE ALERT: PILOTS SHOULD BE ALERT WHEN OPERATING AT PDK DUE TO HIGH NUMBER OF RY INCURSIONS.
  • ALL TWY K AND ALL TWY L AND TWY C EAST OF TWY D ARE NON-MOVEMENT AREAS.
  • PERIMETER LGTS H1 OPER DUSK-DAWN. REIL RWY 03R; VASI RWY 03R, 16, 34; PAPI RWY 03L, 21L, 21R; MIRL RWY 03L/21R, 16/34 - OPR DRG TWR HRS. WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL RWY 03R/21L PRESET MED INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT MALSF RWY 21L AND TWY LGTS - 120.0.
  • SEE AIRPORT WEBSITE (PDKAIRPORT.ORG) FOR FEES AND EXEMPTIONS
  • ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM, 160 FT IN WIDE 600 FT IN LENGTH, LOCATED AT DEPARTURE END OF RWY 21L.
  • 3R/21L MARKINGS FADED
  • 3R/21L MARKINGS FADED
  • RWY 21L APCH RATIO 32:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.

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 KPDK 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 KPDK

DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK · KPDK) is an airport in Atlanta, GA, at 1,003 ft MSL. It has 4 runways, the longest 6,001 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KPDK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KPDK have a control tower?

Yes. DeKalb Peachtree Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KPDK?

DeKalb Peachtree Airport has 4 runways; the longest is 6,001 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KPDK?

DeKalb Peachtree Airport is in Atlanta, GA, at an elevation of 1,003 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.8763, -84.3021.

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