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GA18

Big Creek Flying Ranch Airport

Clayton, GeorgiaElevation 1,650 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,800 ft

09/27
Dimensions
2,800 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 09
Displaced threshold100 ft
RWY 27

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Big Creek Flying Ranch Airport is in Clayton, Georgia. Field elevation 1,650 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDANNY BENSON
Manager phone770-596-3689
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAGA18
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)MACON
RegionGeorgia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.8324, -83.4092
Distance from city4 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RWY 27 FOR LDG ONLY;RWY 09 FOR DEP ONLY-STRAIGHT OUT AND DOWN THE VALLEY
›PRVDD VFR/PVT USE.
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗GA18 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does GA18 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for GA18. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does GA18 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for GA18. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at GA18?
GA18 sits at 1,650 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for GA18?
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.