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KAHN Athens/Ben Epps Airport
Athens, Georgia, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 22 OCTOBER 2009

Location

FAA Identifier: AHN
Lat/Long: 33-56-54.9430N / 083-19-34.8490W
33-56.915717N / 083-19.580817W
33.9485953 / -83.3263469
(estimated)
Elevation: 808 ft. / 246.3 m (surveyed)
Variation: 03W (1985)
From city: 3 miles E of ATHENS, GA
Time zone: UTC -5 (UTC -4 during Daylight Saving Time)
Zip code: 30605

Airport Operations

Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 07/1940
Sectional chart: ATLANTA
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: ATLANTA CENTER
FSS: MACON FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility: AHN (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: 0600-2200
Pattern altitude: TPA FOR LIGHT ACFT 992 FT AGL; TPA FOR JETS 1492 FT AGL.
Wind indicator: yes
Segmented circle: yes
Lights: DUSK-DAWN
ACTVT PAPI RYS 09 & 20, REIL RY 27 & ODALS RY 27 - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD MIRL RY 09/27 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCREASE INTST ACTVT - CTAF.
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Fire and rescue: ARFF index A
Airline operations: CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXCP 24 HRS PPR CALL AMGR 706-613-3420. INDEX B AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE.

Airport Communications

CTAF: 126.3
UNICOM: 122.95
WX ASOS: 132.875 (706-613-7373)
ATHENS GROUND: 121.8 [0800-2000]
ATHENS TOWER: 126.3 338.275 [0800-2000]
ATLANTA APPROACH: 127.5 ABOVE 7000 FT (0615-0000) 132.475 BLO 7000 FT (0615-0000)
ATLANTA DEPARTURE: 127.5 ABOVE 7000 FT (0615-0000) 132.475 BLO 7000 FT (0615-0000)
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 127.5 WHEN ATCT CLSD
WX AWOS-3 at WDR (17 nm W): 118.575 (770-868-0642)
WX ASOS at 19A (18 nm NW): 118.125 (706-367-1607)
  • APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY ATLANTA ARTCC ON FREQS 127.5/316.05 (ATHENS RCAG) 0000-0615.

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance  VOR name  Freq  Var
AHN at fieldATHENS VORTAC109.6000E
ELWr224/39.0ELECTRIC CITY VORTAC108.6000E

 
NDB name  Hdg/Dist  Freq  Var  ID
BULLDOG271/5.322103WBJT -... .--- -
COMMERCE128/11.824403WDDA -.. -.. .-
BARROW COUNTY090/13.140403WBMW -... -- .--
MONROE061/23.639203WJNM .--- -. --
WASHINGTON/WILKES COUNTY295/27.643503WIIY .. .. -.--
ALCOVY053/29.737003WVOF ...- --- ..-.
FLOWERY BRANCH121/32.636503WFKV ..-. -.- ...-
HABERSHAM165/35.034703WAJR .- .--- .-.

Airport Services

Fuel available: 100LL JET-A1
Parking: hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Bottled oxygen: NONE
Bulk oxygen: NONE

Runway Information

Runway 9/27

Dimensions: 5522 x 100 ft. / 1683 x 30 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 65.0
Double wheel: 125.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
Gradient: RY 27 SLOPE 1.0% DOWN W.
RUNWAY 9  RUNWAY 27
Latitude: 33-56.934683N33-56.961483N
Longitude: 083-20.292500W083-19.200567W
Elevation: 755.1 ft.807.7 ft.
Gradient: 1.0%1.0%
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 091 magnetic, 088 true271 magnetic, 268 true
Markings: nonprecision, in good conditionprecision
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)4-box VASI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Approach lights: ODALS: omnidirectional approach lighting system
Runway end identifier lights: yes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Instrument approach: LOC/GS

Runway 2/20

Dimensions: 4000 x 100 ft. / 1219 x 30 m
Surface: asphalt, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 40.0
Double wheel: 45.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
Gradient: RY 20 SLOPE 0.7% DOWN SW.
RUNWAY 2  RUNWAY 20
Latitude: 33-56.562717N33-57.179267N
Longitude: 083-19.492467W083-19.211567W
Elevation: 774.6 ft.803.3 ft.
Gradient: 0.7%0.7%
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 024 magnetic, 021 true204 magnetic, 201 true
Markings: nonprecision, in fair conditionnonprecision, in fair condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-box VASI on left (3.75 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on left
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: 72 ft. trees, 1500 ft. from runway, 150 ft. left of centerline, 20:1 slope to clear63 ft. trees, 1475 ft. from runway, 250 ft. right of centerline, 20:1 slope to clear

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership: Publicly-owned
Owner: CLARKE COUNTY
PO BOX 448, CO COURTHOUSE
ATHENS, GA 30601
Phone 706-613-3420
Manager: TIM BEGGERLY
1010 BEN EPPS DRIVE
ATHENS, GA 30605
Phone 706-613-3416

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 125
Single engine airplanes: 70
Multi engine airplanes: 37
Jet airplanes: 17
Helicopters: 1
    
Aircraft operations: avg 125/day *
51% local general aviation
36% transient general aviation
8% air taxi
5% military
<1% commercial
* for 12-month period ending 31 May 2009

Additional Remarks

NOISE SENSITIVE AREA S OF ARPT; CTC FBO FOR INFORMATION.
RY 02/20 NON-AIR CARRIER ONLY.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use between 22 October 2009 at 0901Z and 19 November 2009 at 0900Z.

 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 27   download (353KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 02   download (250KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 09   download (246KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 20   download (221KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 27   download (319KB)
VOR RWY 02   download (196KB)
VOR RWY 27   download (211KB)
NDB RWY 27   download (245KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply   download (28KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply   download (82KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KWDR - Barrow County Airport (17 nm W)
19A - Jackson County Airport (18 nm NW)
D73 - Monroe-Walton County Airport (21 nm SW)
52A - Madison Municipal Airport (21 nm S)
3J7 - Greene County Regional Airport (23 nm SE)
 
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Sunrise and sunset
Times for 10-Nov-2009
 Local
(UTC-5)
 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight06:3611:36
Sunrise07:0212:02
Sunset17:3222:32
Evening civil twilight17:5922:59

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  10-Nov-2009 15:56:52
Local (UTC-5)  10-Nov-2009 10:56:52
 
METAR
KAHN 101540Z 06014KT 1 1/4SM +RA BR FEW007 BKN024 OVC042 15/14 A3014 RMK AO2 P0013
KWDR 
17nm W 
101520Z AUTO 05012G17KT 5SM BKN005 OVC012 15/15 A3017 RMK AO1
TAF
KAHN 101216Z 1012/1112 05010KT 4SM -RA BR SCT010 OVC035 TEMPO 1012/1016 2SM +RA BR BKN010 FM101600 07013G25KT 2SM +RA BR OVC007 FM110000 06016KT 2SM -RA BR OVC007 FM110900 02016KT 2SM -RA BR OVC007
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Fuel Prices Comments
Athens/Ben Epps Airport UNICOM 122.95
706-613-3420
[web site]
[email]
Athens airport is a non-hub commercial airport offering daily shuttle flights to the Atlanta International Airport. For commercial flight information contact www.flygeorgiaskies.com or www.flywingsair.com. Also, general aviation service is provided for all types of aircraft from small training aircraft, corporate, regional jets to military aircraft. Modern facilites including the Athens Flight Center, Air Traffic Control Tower and Index B ARFF coverage meet the needs of a variety of aircraft. Give us a try on your next trip through Northeast Georgia.
 
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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

 Business Name   Contact   Services / Description Comments
 Firefly Aviation, Inc.
706-549-9294
[web site]
[email]
Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangar leasing / sales, Flight training, Aircraft rental, Aircraft maintenance, Aircraft cleaning / washing / detailing, Aviation accessories, ...
 
BE A PILOT!   LaserGrade Testing Center   FAA Authorized Chart Agent   Wireless Internet Access  
 
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Athens Turboprop Management, Inc. 706-546-7969
[web site]
[email]
Oxygen service, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, GPU / Power cart, Aircraft maintenance, Aircraft interiors, Aircraft cleaning / washing / detailing, ...
 
Cessna Service Center   Columbia Service Center   Avidyne   Wireless Internet Access   Better Business Bureau  
 
More info about Athens Turboprop Management, Inc.
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Falcon Aviation Academy 706-369-4497
[web site]
[email]
Pilot school (FAR Part 141), Flight training, Aircraft rental

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Where to Stay: Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs, Campgrounds

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AirNav users who flew into KAHN have stayed at...

Miles Price ($)
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT ATHENS DOWNTOWN 3.3 99-100
BEST WESTERN COMMERCE INN 22.7 70-71
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ATHENSairport transportation 3.2 93-104
DAYS INN ATHENS GA 3.3 54-73
HOWARD JOHNSON ATHENS 5.2 50-60
 

Other hotels near Athens/Ben Epps Airport

Miles Price ($)
HILTON GARDEN INN ATHENS DOWNTO 2.8 139-291
COMFORT SUITES ATHENS 2.8 80-209
HOLIDAY INN ATHENSairport transportation 2.9 89-128
FOUNDRY PARK INN & SPA 3.0 127-128
GEORGIA GAMEDAY CENTER 3.1 159-186
ATHENS TRAVELODGE 3.5 52-57
BEST WESTERN COLONIAL INN 3.6 58-90
COUNTRY INN AND STES ATHENS 4.9 92-104

Distances are approximate, and may vary depending on the actual route traveled and the location of the travel start on the airport.
airport transportation indicates that the hotel is reported to provide airport transportation. Please check with the hotel for hours and availability of transportation to/from Athens/Ben Epps Airport. It is possible that transportation may not be available to/from KAHN but to other nearby airports.
    

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16 in Athens
8 in Commerce
 

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