17J

VFR

DONALSONVILLE MUNI

DONALSONVILLE · GEORGIA

Elev
147.4'
Longest RWY
5,512'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 17J
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,147.4'
MSL · field 147.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +2 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF 17J

17J does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBGE (DECATUR COUNTY INDUSTRIAL AIR PARK) · 12.6 NM away. Conditions at 17J may differ.

METAR · KBGE

Observed 01:35Z

KBGE 280135Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3009 RMK AO2 T02200156
Wind
120° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 16°C
Altimeter
30.09 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
812 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM S
VFR sectional
JACKSONVILLE
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
MCN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JERRY ISLER
Address
6063 SCOTT DRIVE, DONALSONVILLE GA 39845

Flight service · Hours

FSS MCN
MACON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
120° · 5 kt
RWY 19
177°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 177° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,147 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored357° / 177°5,512 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
01PAPI 2-box left(3°)80', trees, 1160' from thr, 641' R of cntrln, slope 12
19PAPI 2-box left(3°)64', trees, 584' from thr, 498' R of cntrln, slope 6

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 01
17J · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact Cairns Approach at 334-255-8402. When Cairns Approach is closed, contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 01/19 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency. The precision approach path indicator on runway 01/19 operates continuously from dusk to 2300. After 2300, it is activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours with credit card service.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe airport is owned by the Airport Commission.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 17J

Answer card
ICAO
17J
Name
DONALSONVILLE MUNI
Location
DONALSONVILLE, GEORGIA
Elevation
147.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,147.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 5,512 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Donalsonville Muni is in Donalsonville, Georgia. Field elevation is 147.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 01/19 is 5,512 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. Traffic pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. For clearance delivery, contact Cairns Approach. When Cairns Approach is closed, use Jacksonville ARTCC. CTAF is 122.9. The airport carries 100LL through Donalsonville Municipal Airport. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card service. The runway lights on 01/19 are pilot-controlled on CTAF. The PAPI on 01/19 runs continuously from dusk to 2300. After 2300, it is also activated by CTAF.

This is a low-elevation field with a single runway, so plan for standard local pattern work and normal self-announce traffic flow. The airport sits in southwest Georgia near the Florida line. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or operational notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What runway does 17J use and how long is it?
17J has one runway, 01/19. It is 5,512 ft long with asphalt pavement.
Is there an ILS at Donalsonville Muni (17J)?
No ILS approaches are published for 17J. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at 17J?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does 17J have a control tower?
No. 17J is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
Who is the FBO at Donalsonville Muni and what fuel does it carry?
The on-field FBO is Donalsonville Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL.
Is self-serve fuel available at 17J?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL fuel is available 24 hours with credit card service.
What are the tower or approach frequencies for 17J?
There is no tower frequency because the field is non-towered. Published frequencies include CTAF 122.9 plus Cairns Approach on 125.4 and 327.125.
How do I get clearance delivery at 17J?
For clearance delivery, contact Cairns Approach at 334-255-8402. When Cairns Approach is closed, contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592.

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