KFTY

VFR

FULTON COUNTY EXEC/CHARLIE BROWN FLD

ATLANTA · GEORGIA

Elev
841.1'
Longest RWY
5,797'08/26
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR17:53Z
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Before you fly into KFTY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,841.1'
MSL · field 841.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +5 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF KFTY

Current METAR

Observed 17:53Z

KFTY 271753Z 13008G18KT 100V170 10SM CLR 23/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02280111 10228 20161 58014
Wind
130° @ 8G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 11°C
Altimeter
30.13 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,743 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
6 NM W
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
FTY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GARY HUDSON
Address
3977 AVIATION CIRCLE, ATLANTA GA 30336

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
130° · 8 kt
RWY 08
075°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 075° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,841 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored75° / 255°5,797 ftASPH26 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08MALSR75', trees, 1475' from thr, 680' R of cntrln, slope 17
26VASI 4-box left(3°)4', trees, 276' from thr, 509' R of cntrln, slope 19

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 08
LS · CAT I
FTY
109.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 08
KFTY · 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
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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

  • Deer and other wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • The entire airport is a noise sensitive area; no run-ups are authorized on any ramps.Show FAA
  • Flocks of birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport during daylight hours.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel service is provided by Hill Aviation, phone 404-691-3330.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFTY

Answer card
ICAO
KFTY
Name
FULTON COUNTY EXEC/CHARLIE BROWN FLD
Location
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Elevation
841.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,841.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 5,797 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
130° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Fulton County Exec/Charlie Brown Fld is in Atlanta, Georgia. The field elevation is 841.1 ft MSL. It has one runway, 08/26, which is 5,797 ft long. The tower is open 24 hours. There is one ILS approach, published for runway 08.

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight and confirm the pattern entry you plan to use. For a light piston, the usual starting point is 1,000 ft AGL unless published otherwise. The airport sits in a noise sensitive area. No run-ups are authorized on any ramps. That matters here.

On the field, Signature Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A. Hill Aircraft & Leasing carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Fuel service is also noted for Hill Aviation in the published remarks. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport during daylight hours. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. If you are new to the field, plan for a busy controlled airport inside the Atlanta area. Verify current procedures with ATC before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KFTY?
KFTY has one runway, 08/26. It is 5,797 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is Fulton County Exec/Charlie Brown Fld towered?
Yes. KFTY has a control tower. The facts list tower hours as 24.
What ILS approach is available at KFTY?
KFTY has one ILS approach. It is published for runway 08.
What is the pattern altitude at KFTY?
The facts block does not publish a pattern altitude for KFTY. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in. For a light piston, 1,000 ft AGL is the usual starting point unless a published procedure says otherwise.
Which FBOs are on the field at KFTY?
Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Hill Aircraft & Leasing is also on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is KFTY a noise sensitive airport?
Yes. The published remarks call the entire airport a noise sensitive area. No run-ups are authorized on any ramps. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator if you need more detail.
Are there wildlife hazards at KFTY?
Yes. The published remarks say deer are on and near the airport. Birds are also reported on and near the airport during daylight hours. Plan a good scan on taxi and during the takeoff and landing phases.
What fuel grades are available at KFTY?
On-field fuel includes 100LL and Jet A at Signature Aviation. Hill Aircraft & Leasing carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.

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