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2GA8

Shannon Flight Strip

Shannon, GeorgiaElevation 677 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,600 ft

03/21
Dimensions
1,600 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
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

Shannon Flight Strip is in Shannon, Georgia. Field elevation 677 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerFRED T FRICKS
Manager phone706-346-6501
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA2GA8
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)MACON
RegionGeorgia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.3498, -85.0769
Distance from city1 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›VFR; PRIVATE USE.
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗2GA8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 2GA8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 2GA8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 2GA8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 2GA8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 2GA8?
2GA8 sits at 677 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 2GA8?
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.