KPDK

VFR

DEKALB-PEACHTREE

ATLANTA · GEORGIA

Elev
998.4'
Longest RWY
6,001'03R/21L
Tower
0630-2300 MON-FRI 0700-2300 SAT & SUN
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR16:53Z
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Before you fly into KPDK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
0630-2300 MON-FRI 0700-2300 SAT & SUN local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,998.4'
MSL · field 998.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 03R
H/W +5 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KPDK

Current METAR

Observed 16:53Z

KPDK 271653Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP205 T02060106
Wind
VAR @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 11°C
Altimeter
30.17 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,648 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
8 NM NE
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
PDK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
HUNTER HINES
Address
2000 AIRPORT RD / RM 212, ATLANTA GA 30341

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

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000° · 5 kt
RWY 03R
016°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 03R

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03R · 016° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,998 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03R/21LFavored16° / 196°6,001 ftCONC03R R
16/34152° / 332°3,968 ftASPHStandard L
03L/21R16° / 196°3,746 ftASPH21R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
03R5,411'6,001'5,411'5,411'VASI 4-box left(3°)1', bldg, 201' from thr, 452' R of cntrln, slope 1
21L6,001'6,001'6,001'5,001'PAPI 2-box right(3°)MALSF40', pole, 556' from thr, 338' R of cntrln, slope 8
16VASI 4-box left(3.4°)86', trees, 1703' from thr, 95' R of cntrln, slope 17
34VASI 4-box left(3.3°)41', trees, 366' from thr, 97' R of cntrln, slope 4
03LPAPI 2-box left(3°)49', trees, 1310' from thr, 65' R of cntrln, slope 22
21RPAPI 2-box left(3°)

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.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 21L
LD · CAT I
PDK
111.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 21L
KPDK · 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
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,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
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

  • All taxiway K and all taxiway L and taxiway C east of taxiway D are non-movement areas.Show FAA
  • Heavy visual flight rules helicopter operations occur on the northwest corner and east side of the airport. The helicopter is located north of runway 16 threshold.Show FAA
  • Noise sensitive areas exist in all quadrants. Pilots use close-in departure procedures.Show FAA
  • Be alert as pilots should be alert when operating at PDK due to a high number of runway incursions.Show FAA
  • A voluntary night curfew is in effect from 2300 to 0600. No high power engine or maintenance runups are allowed from 2200 to 0700.Show FAA
  • Prior permission is required for aircraft with maximum gross certified weight more than 75,000 pounds.Show FAA
  • Be alert during aircraft ground operations as multiple runway and taxiway crossings are required.Show FAA
  • Prior permission is required for all transient military aircraft.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Perimeter lights on helipad H1 operate from dusk to dawn. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 03R. Visual approach slope indicators are on runways 03R, 16, and 34. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 03L, 21L, and 21R. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 03L/21R and 16/34 and operate during tower hours. When the air traffic control tower is closed, high intensity runway lights on runway 03R/21L are preset to medium intensity. To increase intensity and activate MALSR runway 21L and taxiway lights, use frequency 120.0.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03RRunway 03R/21L markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 21LRunway 03R/21L markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 21LRunway 21L approach ratio is 32 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 21L_EMASAn engineered materials arresting system 160 feet wide and 600 feet in length is located at the departure end of runway 21L.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting is on the field with no index.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KPDK

Answer card
ICAO
KPDK
Name
DEKALB-PEACHTREE
Location
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Elevation
998.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,998.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0630-2300 MON-FRI 0700-2300 SAT & SUN
Total runways
3
Longest runway
03R/21L · 6,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
11
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 03R

DeKalb-Peachtree Airport is in Atlanta, Georgia. Field elevation is 998.4 ft MSL. It has 3 runways. The longest is 6,001 ft on 03R/21L. The airport is towered. Tower hours are 0630-2300 Monday through Friday. Weekend hours are 0700-2300 Saturday and Sunday. One ILS is published for runway 21L. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a busy metro airport with a lot of runway and taxiway crossings. Noise sensitive areas exist in all quadrants. Use close-in departure procedures. A voluntary night curfew runs from 2300 to 0600. No high power engine or maintenance runups are allowed from 2200 to 0700. The airport also has several lighting notes that matter at night. Runway 21L has MALSR lighting. Runway 03R has runway end identifier lights. PAPI is on 03L, 21L and 21R. VASI is on 03R, 16 and 34.

On the field, Atlantic Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A. Signature Aviation carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Aero Center carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Heavy aircraft over 75,000 pounds need prior permission. Transient military aircraft also need prior permission. Watch the ground closely. The published remarks call out a high number of runway incursions here.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPDK?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or ATC gives a different assignment.
What are the tower hours at DeKalb-Peachtree?
The tower is open 0630-2300 Monday through Friday. Weekend hours are 0700-2300 Saturday and Sunday.
Which runway at KPDK is the longest?
Runway 03R/21L is the longest runway. It is 6,001 ft long and has concrete pavement.
Does KPDK have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS is published and it serves runway 21L. Check the current Chart Supplement for the approach details before you fly it.
Which FBOs are on the field at KPDK?
Atlantic Aviation, Signature Aviation and Aero Center are on the field. Atlantic carries 100LL and Jet A. Signature carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Aero Center carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is there a curfew at KPDK?
There is a voluntary night curfew from 2300 to 0600. No high power engine or maintenance runups are allowed from 2200 to 0700.
What should I watch for on the ground at PDK?
The published remarks warn about a high number of runway incursions. Multiple runway and taxiway crossings are required. Stay sharp on taxi instructions. Read back hold short clearances carefully.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KPDK?
Yes. Noise sensitive areas exist in all quadrants. Pilots are told to use close-in departure procedures. Check the current Chart Supplement and the airport operator for any current local guidance.

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