73GA
Ruffwood Heliport
Atlanta, GeorgiaElevation 780 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Traffic patternRight
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Ruffwood Heliport is in Atlanta, Georgia. Field elevation 780 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJOHN WOODRUFF
Manager phone404-266-3972
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA73GA
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)MACON
RegionGeorgia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.8825, -84.4358
Distance from city7 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green-yellow (heliport)
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA APCH AT 678-364-6131.
›PRVDD OPNS CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS; LNDG FOR PVT USE ONLY; APCH/DEP CONDUCTED AREA 40 DEG TO 60 DEG AND 220 DEG TO 240 DEG CLOCKWISE; TKOF/LNDG AREA APPRO. MKD; MAINTAIN WIND INDICATOR.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 73GA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 73GA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 73GA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 73GA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 73GA?
73GA sits at 780 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 73GA?
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.