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79GA

Coates Airport

Fort Gaines, GeorgiaElevation 310 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,700 ft

17/35
Dimensions
1,700 x 90 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 17
RWY 35

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Coates Airport is in Fort Gaines, Georgia. Field elevation 310 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRICHARD COATES
Manager phone229-768-2414
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA79GA
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)MACON
RegionGeorgia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates31.4913, -85.0171
Distance from city7 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›VFR WX CONDS; PVT USE ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC CAIRNS APCH AT 334-255-8402 OR 334-255-8460, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗79GA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 79GA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 79GA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 79GA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 79GA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 79GA?
79GA sits at 310 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 79GA?
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.