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Prater Ranch Airport

Lincolnton, GeorgiaElevation 460 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,200 ft

14/32
Dimensions
3,200 x 140 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 14
Displaced threshold365 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 32
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Prater Ranch Airport is in Lincolnton, Georgia. Field elevation 460 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerFRANCES C. PRATER
Manager phone404-359-4811
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA3GE8
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)MACON
RegionGeorgia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.8436, -82.4788
Distance from city3 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
›FOR CD CTC AUGUSTA APCH AT 706-771-1777.
›DSPLCD THR MARKED BY WHITE TIRES EITHER SIDE OF RWY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗3GE8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 3GE8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 3GE8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 3GE8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 3GE8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 3GE8?
3GE8 sits at 460 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 3GE8?
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.