Flying in Atlanta, GA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Atlanta — the nearest is Fulton County Airport Brown Field (KFTY), about 8 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 15m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 45m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Atlanta
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Fulton County Airport Brown Field
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport
Dobbins Air Reserve Base
Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field
Peachtree City Falcon Field
Gwinnett County Briscoe Field
Silver Comet Field at Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport
Cartersville Airport
Newnan Coweta County Airport
Barrow County Airport
West Georgia Regional Airport / O V Gray Field
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:53–19:07 | 14h 15m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:07–16:53 | 9h 45m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 22°C / 72°F | 10.9°C / 52°F | 20 km/h | 34% |
| Summer | 30.1°C / 86°F | 20.7°C / 69°F | 15 km/h | 56% |
| Autumn | 22°C / 72°F | 11.9°C / 53°F | 17 km/h | 26% |
| Winter | 13.7°C / 57°F | 4.1°C / 39°F | 21 km/h | 40% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Atlanta, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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