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8GA7

Etowah Bend Gliderport

Kingston, GeorgiaElevation 620 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,800 ft

17/35
Dimensions
3,800 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 17
Traffic patternRight
RWY 35
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

Etowah Bend Gliderport is in Kingston, Georgia. Field elevation 620 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJAMES W. KARLOVICH
Manager phone770-336-9900
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8GA7
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)MACON
RegionGeorgia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.2020, -84.9772
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›APT HAS GLIDER AND ULTRALIGHT OPS.
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›VFR; PRIVATE USE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8GA7 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8GA7 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8GA7. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8GA7 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8GA7. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8GA7?
8GA7 sits at 620 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8GA7?
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.