KAHN

VFR

ATHENS/BEN EPPS

ATHENS · GEORGIA

Elev
812.2'
Longest RWY
6,122'09/27
Tower
08:00–20:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR18:51Z
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Before you fly into KAHN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
08:00–20:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,804.2'
MSL · field 812.2' + 992 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KAHN

Current METAR

Observed 18:51Z

KAHN 271851Z 10SM CLR 21/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP213 T02060106
Wind
Calm
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 11°C
Altimeter
30.17 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,417 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
3 NM E
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
Pattern altitude
992 ft AGL · 1,804 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
AHN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MIKE MATTHEWS
Address
1010 BEN EPPS DRIVE, ATHENS GA 30605

Flight service · Hours

FSS MCN
MACON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 09
082°M
Head/Tail
Crosswind

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 082° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,804 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2782° / 262°6,122 ftASPHStandard L
02/2015° / 195°3,995 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 4-box left(3°)
27PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSF
02VASI 4-box left(3.75°)72', trees, 1500' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 20
20PAPI 4-box left(3°)63', trees, 1475' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 20

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

ILS · 1

RWY 27
LG · CAT I
AHN
110.95
ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 27
KAHN · 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
100LLAA1
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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
Yes
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

  • The airport is closed to unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats except with 24 hour prior permission required. Call the airport manager at 706-613-3420.Show FAA
  • There is a noise sensitive area south of the airport. Contact the FBO for information.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the Flight Service Station frequency, contact Atlanta Approach at 678-364-6131. When the tower is closed, contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is active on runway 27. PAPI is available on runways 09 and 20 and is controlled by CTAF. When the tower is closed, the high intensity runway lights on runways 09 and 27 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity, activate via CTAF. Runway 2 and 20 lights are not available when the tower is closed.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20The pavement classification rating value for runway 02/20 is 111/F/B/Y/T.Show FAA
  • 09/27The pavement classification rating value for runway 09/27 is 511/F/B/X/T.Show FAA
  • 02/20Runway 02/20 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Index B aircraft rescue and fire fighting equipment is available.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KAHN

Answer card
ICAO
KAHN
Name
ATHENS/BEN EPPS
Location
ATHENS, GEORGIA
Elevation
812.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,804.2 ft MSL (992 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0800-2000
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 6,122 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
8
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
Calm / unavailable
Favored runway now

Athens/Ben Epps sits in Athens, Georgia. Field elevation is 812.2 ft MSL. The airport has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is 09/27 at 6,122 ft. Tower hours are 0800-2000. Runway 27 has the ILS. Pattern altitude is 992 ft AGL, which is 1,804.2 ft MSL.

Athens Flight Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (706) 613-3420 for current service details. A noise sensitive area lies south of the airport. Check your routing and stay alert for local traffic. The airport also has restrictions for unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats. Call the airport manager before arrival if that applies to your flight.

Runway 09/27 is the primary longer strip for most arrivals. Runway 27 also has MALSR lighting. PAPI is available on 09 and 20. When the tower is closed, runway lights on 09 and 27 are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity if needed. Runway 2 and 20 lights are not available when the tower is closed. If you need current clearance delivery help, the published remarks direct pilots to Atlanta Approach or Atlanta ARTCC when Flight Service is not available.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KAHN?
Pattern altitude is 992 ft AGL. That equals 1,804.2 ft MSL at this field.
What is the longest runway at Athens/Ben Epps (KAHN)?
Runway 09/27 is the longest runway. It is 6,122 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Does KAHN have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 27.
What are the tower hours at KAHN?
The control tower is open from 0800 to 2000. Outside those hours, use the published CTAF and follow the lighting notes in the Chart Supplement.
Which FBO is on the field at KAHN?
Athens Flight Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is there a noise sensitive area at Athens/Ben Epps?
Yes. The published remarks say there is a noise sensitive area south of the airport. Check the current Chart Supplement and call the FBO for local guidance before arrival.
Can large passenger aircraft operate at KAHN?
The published remarks restrict unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats unless 24-hour prior permission is obtained. Runway 02/20 is also not available for certain Part 121 and Part 380 passenger operations.
What should I know about runway lighting at KAHN when the tower is closed?
Runway 09 and 27 high intensity lights are preset to low intensity when the tower is closed. You can activate higher intensity via CTAF. Runway 2 and 20 lights are not available when the tower is closed.

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