8GA1
Gum Creek Airport
Roopville, GeorgiaElevation 1,070 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
06/24
RWY 06
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 24
Displaced threshold350 ft
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
Gum Creek Airport is in Roopville, Georgia. Field elevation 1,070 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerTIMOTHY ROWLEY
Manager phone770-854-8224
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8GA1
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)MACON
RegionGeorgia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.4212, -85.1619
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR EMERGENCY CALL - 770-301-1573
›ONLY 1900 FT OF RY HAS LIRL.
›TIM ROWLEY @ 770-854-8224 CELL: 770-301-1573
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA APCH AT 678-364-6131.
›ACTVT ROTG BCN CALL 770-301-1573.
›ALL OPNS ARE CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS; LNDG AREA IS LIMITED TO PVT USE.
›ACTVT LIRL RY 06/24 CALL 770-301-1573
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8GA1 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8GA1. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8GA1 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8GA1. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8GA1?
8GA1 sits at 1,070 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8GA1?
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.