53A

VFR

DR C P SAVAGE SR

MONTEZUMA · GEORGIA

Elev
345.3'
Longest RWY
5,003'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 53A
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,345.3'
MSL · field 345.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +4 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 53A

53A does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KACJ (JIMMY CARTER RGNL) · 14.8 NM away. Conditions at 53A may differ.

METAR · KACJ

Observed 22:35Z

KACJ 272235Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3005 RMK AO2 T02590096
Wind
050° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 10°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,587 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 E
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
MCN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MEL FULGHOM
Address
CITY HALL, P.O. BOX 388, MONTEZUMA GA 31063

Flight service · Hours

FSS MCN
MACON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
050° · 6 kt
RWY 36
357°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 357° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,345 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored177° / 357°5,003 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3.3°)48', trees, 728' from thr, 173' R of cntrln, slope 11
36PAPI 2-box left(3°)48', pole, 1064' from thr, 241' R of cntrln, slope 18

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 18
53A · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

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
No

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 Atlanta Approach at 678-364-6132. When Atlanta Approach is closed, contact Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center at 770-210-7692.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The precision approach path indicator is activated for runways 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 18 and 36. Use the common traffic advisory frequency for communications.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18There is a 24 to 1 obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold of runway 18.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 53A

Answer card
ICAO
53A
Name
DR C P SAVAGE SR
Location
MONTEZUMA, GEORGIA
Elevation
345.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,345.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,003 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
050° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Dr C P Savage Sr Airport sits in Montezuma, Georgia. Field elevation is 345.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 5,003 ft of asphalt, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.

No ILS approaches are published here. The field is VFR only. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway lighting is medium intensity. The PAPI is available for runways 18 and 36. There is also a 24 to 1 obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold of runway 18. Pay close attention on final.

This is a small non-towered airport with Atlanta Approach handling clearance delivery and approach or departure services. If you need clearance delivery, the published remarks direct you to Atlanta Approach at 678-364-6132. When Atlanta Approach is closed, contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify fuel and services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go. For a first visit, plan for a quiet VFR arrival. Use standard non-towered procedures. Give yourself a close look at the runway environment before committing to the approach.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Dr C P Savage Sr Airport (53A)?
53A has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 5,003 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is there a tower at 53A?
No. 53A is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls and standard self-announce procedures.
Does 53A have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 53A. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before flight.
What is the pattern altitude at 53A?
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.
What runway lighting is available at 53A?
Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 18 and 36. The PAPI is also available for both runway ends.
Is 53A VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say VFR operations only. Plan accordingly and verify current conditions before departure.
Are there any runway 18 obstacles or special final approach concerns?
Yes. The published remarks note a 24 to 1 obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold of runway 18. Give yourself a stable final and verify the runway environment early.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at 53A?
Contact Atlanta Approach at 678-364-6132 for clearance delivery. When Atlanta Approach is closed, contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.

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