KMAC

VFR

MACON DOWNTOWN

MACON · GEORGIA

Elev
436.7'
Longest RWY
4,694'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMAC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,436.7'
MSL · field 436.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KMAC

KMAC does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMCN (MIDDLE GEORGIA RGNL) · 8.9 NM away. Conditions at KMAC may differ.

METAR · KMCN

Observed 21:53Z

KMCN 272153Z 09005KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02500094
Wind
090° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
25°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.09 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,531 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 SE
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
MCN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DOUG FAOUR
Address
1000 TERMINAL DRIVE, SUITE 100, MACON GA 31297

Flight service · Hours

FSS MCN
MACON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1900

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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090° · 5 kt
RWY 10
090°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 090° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,437 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored90° / 270°4,694 ftASPH28 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
104,694'4,694'4,439'4,184'PAPI 4-box right(3°)29', trees, 388' from thr, 276' R of cntrln, slope 6
284,694'4,694'4,439'4,184'PAPI 4-box left(3°)32', trees, 952' from thr, 321' R of cntrln, slope 23

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 10
LE · CAT I
MAC
111.9
LOC RWY 10
KMAC · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Atlanta Approach at 678-364-6132. When approach is closed contact Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center at 770-210-7692.Show FAA
  • The 825 feet mean sea level radio tower is located approximately 1 mile southeast of the airport.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A is unusable by aircraft greater than 49 feet wingspan while aircraft arrive or depart on runway 10/28.Show FAA
  • Wildlife near airport.Show FAA
  • Pedestrian access is adjacent to movement areas from April 1 to November 1 for grass cutting.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights and precision approach path indicators on runway 10/28 are activated on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 28Runway 28 precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 7 degrees right of runway centerline.Show FAA
  • 10Runway 10 approach slope to displaced threshold is 22 to 1; trees 643 feet from displaced threshold 277 feet right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Landing fees apply for certain services.Show FAA
  • 1Phone ahead for special request. After hours call out fees may apply.Show FAA
  • MANAGERMiddle Georgia Regional Airport.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMAC

Answer card
ICAO
KMAC
Name
MACON DOWNTOWN
Location
MACON, GEORGIA
Elevation
436.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,436.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 4,694 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

Macon Downtown Airport is in Macon, Georgia. The field elevation is 436.7 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 4,694 ft long with asphalt pavement. The airport is non-towered. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

There is one ILS approach. It serves runway 10. Medium intensity runway lights and the precision approach path indicators on runway 10/28 are activated on CTAF. The field uses CTAF 123.0 and UNICOM 123.0. Clearance delivery is handled through Atlanta Approach when available. If approach is closed, contact Atlanta ARTCC for clearance information.

Middle Georgia State University is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Phone ahead for special requests. After-hours callout fees may apply. The published remarks also note wildlife near the airport. Taxiway A is unusable by aircraft greater than 49 ft wingspan while aircraft arrive or depart on runway 10/28. There is also a 825 ft MSL radio tower about 1 mile southeast of the airport. For a first visit, pay close attention to the runway 10 obstacle note. Watch the PAPI limits on runway 28. Keep the nearby tower in mind when planning your approach and departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KMAC and what aircraft can use it?
KMAC has one runway, 10/28 and it is 4,694 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field. Performance planning matters for heavier aircraft and high temperature days.
Does Macon Downtown Airport have an ILS approach?
Yes. The airport has one ILS approach. It serves runway 10. Check the current Chart Supplement for the full approach details before you go.
Is KMAC towered or non-towered?
KMAC is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.0 for local traffic calls. Monitor the field closely in the pattern.
What is the pattern altitude at Macon Downtown Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KMAC?
Middle Georgia State University is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead at (478) 751-3314 for current service details.
What runway lighting is available at KMAC?
Runway 10/28 has medium intensity runway lights and PAPI. The lights and the PAPI are activated on CTAF.
Are there any runway 10 or runway 28 approach issues at KMAC?
Yes. The runway 10 approach has a published tree obstruction note near the displaced threshold. The runway 28 PAPI is unusable beyond 7 degrees right of runway centerline.
Are there any special ground or airspace cautions at Macon Downtown Airport?
Yes. Taxiway A is unusable by aircraft greater than 49 ft wingspan while aircraft arrive or depart on runway 10/28. There is also a 825 ft MSL radio tower about 1 mile southeast of the airport. Review the current Chart Supplement and plan your arrival carefully.

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