48A

VFR

COCHRAN

COCHRAN · GEORGIA

Elev
377.4'
Longest RWY
4,400'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 48A
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,377.4'
MSL · field 377.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +9 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF 48A

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

K48A 272235Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3010 RMK AO2 T02480083
Wind
060° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
25°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.10 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,445 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
4 NM E
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
MCN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LISA EISELE
Address
112 WEST DYKES STREET, COCHRAN GA 31014

Flight service · Hours

FSS MCN
MACON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0800-1200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
060° · 9 kt
RWY 05
043°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 043° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,377 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29101° / 281°4,400 ftASPHStandard L
05/23Favored43° / 223°3,202 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 2-box left(3.25°)65', trees, 1585' from thr, 398' R of cntrln, slope 21
29PAPI 2-box left(3°)68', trees, 2363' from thr, 415' R of cntrln, slope 31
0544', trees, 720' from thr, 88' R of cntrln, slope 11
233,202'3,202'3,202'3,062'40', trees, 1143' from thr, 27' R of cntrln, slope 23

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 11
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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
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Nonstandard turnarounds and inadequate separation exist on runway 05/23.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Atlanta Approach at 678-364-6132. When Atlanta Approach is closed, contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 11/29 are preset to low from dawn to 0800 and from dusk to 2100. To activate or increase intensity, use the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four-hour self-service fuel is available with major credit cards.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23Runway 5/23 is for daylight use only.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERAlternate phone number for the manager is 478-230-7843.Show FAA
  • 05/23Runway 05/23 pavement is in poor condition.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 48A

Answer card
ICAO
48A
Name
COCHRAN
Location
COCHRAN, GEORGIA
Elevation
377.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,377.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
11/29 · 4,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
060° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Cochran Airport sits in Cochran, Georgia. Field elevation is 377.4 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 11/29 at 4,400 ft. Runway 05/23 is 3,202 ft. There is no control tower. 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. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Atlanta Approach provides approach and departure services on 124.2, 279.6 and 388.2. For clearance delivery, the published remark says to contact Atlanta Approach at 678-364-6132. If Atlanta Approach is closed, contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.

The on-field FBO is Cochran Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL. Twenty-four-hour self-serve fuel is available with major credit cards. Runway 11/29 has medium intensity lights that come up in low setting at dawn and dusk unless you use CTAF to increase them. Runway 05/23 has poor pavement, nonstandard turnarounds, inadequate separation and daylight use only. That makes 11/29 the runway most pilots will want to plan around first.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at Cochran Airport (48A)?
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 48A have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Cochran Airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which runway is the best choice at 48A?
Runway 11/29 is the longest runway at 4,400 ft. The remarks also flag runway 05/23 as daylight use only with poor pavement and nonstandard turnarounds.
Is runway 05/23 usable at Cochran?
Runway 05/23 is published at 3,202 ft. The remarks say it is for daylight use only. It has poor pavement, nonstandard turnarounds and inadequate separation.
What are the tower hours at Cochran Airport?
There is no control tower at 48A. Use CTAF 122.8 and verify any current airport procedures with the airport operator or the current Chart Supplement.
What fuel is available on the field at 48A?
The on-field FBO is Cochran Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL. Twenty-four-hour self-serve fuel is available with major credit cards.
How do I get clearance delivery at Cochran?
The published remark says to contact Atlanta Approach at 678-364-6132 for clearance delivery. When Atlanta Approach is closed, contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.
How do the runway lights work at 48A?
Runway 11/29 has medium intensity lights preset to low from dawn to 0800 and from dusk to 2100. Use CTAF to activate or increase the intensity.

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