3GE1
Okefenokee Heliport
Folkston, GeorgiaElevation 125 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Okefenokee Heliport is in Folkston, Georgia. Field elevation 125 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerREGGIE FORCINE
Manager phone912-496-7366
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA3GE1
SectionalJACKSONVILLE
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)MACON
RegionGeorgia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.7375, -82.1267
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›EXT 237
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 912-496-7366.
›PRVDD VFR/PVT USE, AREA IS MKD, WIND INDICATOR IS MAINTAINED, APCH/DEP FROM 060 TO 340 CLKWS.
›OKEFENOKEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
›200 FT RADIO TOWER 1/4 NM NORTH OF HELIPAD.
›FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.
›OKEFENOKEE NTL WILDLIFE REFUGE MGR. OTR CTC ANDY HEISEY 912-602-9317.
›HELIPAD MAY BE USED FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCY OPNS AND FIRE & RESCUE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 3GE1 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 3GE1. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 3GE1 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 3GE1. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 3GE1?
3GE1 sits at 125 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 3GE1?
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.