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· METAR02:53Z
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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
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KPDK

Current METAR

Observed 02:53Z

KPDK 120253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/21 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02670211 53009
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 21°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,579 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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Calm
RWY 03R
016°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 03R

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03R · 016° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,998 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03R/21L16° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KPDK DEKALB-PEACHTREE in ATLANTA, GEORGIA, showing runways 03R/21L, 16/34, 03L/21R drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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
Yes
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

  • VOLUNTARY NIGHT CURFEW IN EFFECT FROM 2300-0600. NO HIGH POWER ENGINE/MAINTENANCE RUNUPS FROM 2200-0700.
  • NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS ALL QUADRANTS. PILOTS USE CLOSE-IN DEPARTURE PROCEDURES.
  • HEAVY VFR HELO OPS NW CORNER AND EASTSIDE OF ARPT. HELI LCTD NORTH OF RY 16 THLD.
  • PPR FOR ALL TRANSIENT MIL ACFT.
  • PPR FOR ACFT WITH MAX GROSS CERTIF WEIGHT MORE THAN 75,000 LBS.
  • BE ALERT DURG ACFT GRND OPS. MULTIPLE RY/TWY CROSSINGS REQUIRED.
  • BE ALERT: PILOTS SHOULD BE ALERT WHEN OPERATING AT PDK DUE TO HIGH NUMBER OF RY INCURSIONS.
  • ALL TWY K AND ALL TWY L AND TWY C EAST OF TWY D ARE NON-MOVEMENT AREAS.

Lighting notes

  • PERIMETER LGTS H1 OPER DUSK-DAWN. REIL RWY 03R; VASI RWY 03R, 16, 34; PAPI RWY 03L, 21L, 21R; MIRL RWY 03L/21R, 16/34 - OPR DRG TWR HRS. WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL RWY 03R/21L PRESET MED INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT MALSF RWY 21L AND TWY LGTS - 120.0.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03R3R/21L MARKINGS FADED
  • 21L3R/21L MARKINGS FADED
  • 21LRWY 21L APCH RATIO 32:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.

Arresting gear

  • 21L_EMASENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM, 160 FT IN WIDE 600 FT IN LENGTH, LOCATED AT DEPARTURE END OF RWY 21L.

Other notes

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • ARFF ON FIELD, NO INDEX.
  • SEE AIRPORT WEBSITE (PDKAIRPORT.ORG) FOR FEES AND EXEMPTIONS

VFR map & nearby airports

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

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 0 kt
Favored runway now

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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