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08GA

Sapelo Island Airport

Darien, GeorgiaElevation 12 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 5,000 ft

03/21
Dimensions
5,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Turf
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 03
RWY 21

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Sapelo Island Airport is in Darien, Georgia. Field elevation 12 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJAYE BRIDWELL
Manager phone404-556-3374
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA08GA
SectionalJACKSONVILLE
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)MACON
RegionGeorgia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates31.4258, -81.2859
Distance from city7 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ALL OPNS CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDS. LDG AREA IS LTD TO PVT USE.
›FOR LIRL RWY 03/21 CALL 404-556-3374.
›OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT TO BE CHARTED.
›FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗08GA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 08GA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 08GA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 08GA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 08GA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 08GA?
08GA sits at 12 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 08GA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.