KOPN Thomaston-Upson County Airport

Before you fly into KOPN

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,797.7'

MSL · field 797.7' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 12

H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KOPN

Current METAR

Observed 19:35Z

KOPN 271935Z AUTO 11007KT 060V130 10SM CLR 22/12 A3014 RMK AO2

Wind: 110° @ 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 22°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 30.14 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,556 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KOPN does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KMCN (MIDDLE GEORGIA RGNL) · 34.8 NM away. Conditions at KOPN may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KMCN 271735Z 2718/2818 09010KT P6SM FEW050 FEW250 FM280000 09004KT P6SM SKC FM281100 00000KT P6SM SCT150 FM281500 15004KT P6SM SCT015 BKN035

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–28 00:00Z

Wind: 090° at 10 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 5,000 ft, Few clouds 25,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

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Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 5 NM NE
VFR sectional: ATLANTA
ARTCC: ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility: OPN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MITCH ELLERBEE
Phone: 706-647-4500
Address: 2347 DEL RAY ROAD, THOMASTON GA 30286

Flight service · Hours

FSS MCN: MACON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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110° · 7 kt

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RWY 12

115°M

Head/Tail

+7 kt

Crosswind

1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
12/30Favored	115° / 295°	6,350 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
12	6,350'	6,350'	6,173'	5,525'	PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)	—	15', road, 201' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 0
30	6,350'	6,350'	5,662'	4,962'	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	MALSR	19', rr, 371' from thr, 524' R of cntrln, slope 9

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.

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 30

LD · CAT I

OPN

109.75

ILS OR LOC RWY 30

KOPN · IAP

ILS OR LOC RWY 30

KOPN · IAP

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): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AVNCS,INSTR,PAJA,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.56

5A9·Meriwether County Airport Authority·21.8 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.15

KCCO·CCO Airport Services·33.2 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Thomaston-Upson County Airport 122.800(706) 647-4500 WebsitePhillips 6613d ago	$5.80SS $5.30	—

Thomaston-Upson County Airport
122.800(706) 647-4500
100LL
$5.80
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.56at5A9Meriwether County Airport Authority21.8 nmsave $1.24
Jet A$6.15atKCCOCCO Airport Services33.2 nm

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 approach is closed contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.Show FAA

Lighting notes

The MALSR on runway 30 and the PAPI on runways 12 and 30 are activated by the CTAF. Medium intensity runway edge lights on runway 12/30 are preset from dusk to 0000; after 0000 they are activated by the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

12There is a 6 foot fence and road 198 feet left 200 feet from the runway end of runway 12.Show FAA
30There is a 50 to 1 approach clearance slope to the displaced threshold of runway 30.Show FAA
12There is a 34 to 1 approach clearance slope to the displaced threshold of runway 12.Show FAA

Other notes

Provided for visual flight rules.Show FAA
1For after hours service call 706-741-0562.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOPN

Answer card

ICAO: KOPN
Name: THOMASTON-UPSON COUNTY
Location: THOMASTON, GEORGIA
Elevation: 797.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,797.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 12/30 · 6,350 ft
Published ILS approaches: 1
Published frequencies: 5
Magnetic variation: 3°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 110° at 7 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 12

Thomaston-Upson County Airport (KOPN) sits in Thomaston, Georgia. Field elevation is 797.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 12/30, which is 6,350 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The field has one ILS approach. It serves runway 30.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Runway 30 has MALSR lighting. The PAPI on runways 12 and 30 is activated by CTAF. The runway edge lights on 12/30 are preset from dusk to 0000. After 0000, they are also activated by CTAF. If you need after-hours service, call the number in the Chart Supplement before you go.

Thomaston-Upson County Airport is a VFR-friendly field with published approach support from Atlanta. The airport also has noted clearance slopes to the displaced thresholds on both ends. There is a fence and road near the runway 12 end. If you are planning a first visit, review the current Chart Supplement and brief the lighting activation and threshold environment before arrival. The on-field FBO is Thomaston-Upson County Airport. It carries AVGAS_100LL and JET_A_PRIST.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KOPN?

KOPN has one runway, 12/30. It is 6,350 ft long and asphalt.

Is there a tower at Thomaston-Upson County Airport?

No. KOPN is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

What is the field elevation at KOPN?

Field elevation is 797.7 ft MSL.

What is the pattern altitude at KOPN?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Which ILS approach is available at KOPN?

KOPN has one ILS approach. It serves runway 30.

What FBO is on the field at KOPN?

The on-field FBO is Thomaston-Upson County Airport. It carries AVGAS_100LL and JET_A_PRIST.

How do the runway lights work at KOPN?

Runway 30 has MALSR lighting. The PAPI on runways 12 and 30 is activated by CTAF. The medium intensity runway edge lights on 12/30 are preset from dusk to 0000. After 0000, they are activated by CTAF.

Are there any runway end obstructions or displaced threshold notes at KOPN?

Yes. The published remarks note a 50 to 1 approach clearance slope to the displaced threshold of runway 30. Runway 12 has a 34 to 1 approach clearance slope to its displaced threshold. There is also a 6 ft fence and road 198 ft left of centerline, 200 ft from the runway end of runway 12.

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