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· METAR04:51Z
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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
RWY 27
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KAHN

Current METAR

Observed 04:51Z

KAHN 120451Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 26/22 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02560222 403280217
Wind
250° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,240 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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250° · 3 kt
RWY 27
262°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 262° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,804 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored82° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KAHN ATHENS/BEN EPPS in ATHENS, GEORGIA, showing runways 09/27, 02/20 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • NOISE SENSITIVE AREA S OF ARPT; CTC FBO FOR INFORMATION.
  • CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXCP 24 HRS PPR CALL AMGR 706-613-3420.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC ATLANTA APCH AT 678-364-6131, WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSF RWY 27; PAPI RWY 09 & 20 - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL RWY 09/27 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST ACTVT - CTAF. RWY 2 & 20 LGTS NOT AVBL WHEN ATCT IS CLSD.

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20PCR VALUE: 111/F/B/Y/T
  • 09/27PCR VALUE: 511/F/B/X/T
  • 02/20RWY 02/20 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.

Other notes

  • INDEX B ARFF EQPT IS AVBL.

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
250° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

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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