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53GA

Dawson Field

Rome, GeorgiaElevation 675 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,900 ft

06/24
Dimensions
3,900 x 75 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 06
RWY 24

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Dawson Field is in Rome, Georgia. Field elevation 675 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerHARRY E. DAWSON, JR.
Manager phone706-767-0777
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA53GA
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)MACON
RegionGeorgia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.1678, -85.2586
Distance from city6 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD VFR, PVT USE.
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›CELL 706-767-0777.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗53GA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 53GA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 53GA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 53GA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 53GA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 53GA?
53GA sits at 675 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 53GA?
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.