GA21 Weather Patterson Island Airport
Darien, GeorgiaElevation 10 ftSmall airport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: KBQK · 14 NM SW · 15 min old
Ceiling 2,100 ft, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · KBQK
WIND
010@8
gust 15 kt
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,100 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
ACTIVE NWS ALERTS
Active weather alerts
Rip Current Statement
25 0704Z to 26 0000Z
Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh; Beaufort; Coastal Jasper
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to
one foot of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (10.0 to 10.2 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Fort Pulaski).
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty…
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Coastal Flood Advisory
25 0900Z to 25 1400Z
Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh; Beaufort; Coastal Jasper
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to
one foot of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (10.0 to 10.2 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Fort Pulaski).
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty…
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
High Surf Advisory
25 0704Z to 26 2100Z
Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh; Beaufort; Coastal Jasper
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to
one foot of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (10.0 to 10.2 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Fort Pulaski).
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty…
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Alerts from the National Weather Service. For situational awareness only; always confirm against an official briefing.
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL
Extended forecast and pilot notes
No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports wind from 20° at 8 kt, gusting 16 kt, visibility 10 SM, temperature 16.9C. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests sunday partly sunny, high near 73F, low near 58F, 5% chance of precipitation. Key risks: strong winds in the forecast.
PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Strong winds in the forecastWeather.gov
Sunday: winds up to 33 kt. Re-check crosswind components closer to departure.
| Day | Conditions | Temp F | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Pilot note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Partly Sunny | 73/58 | NE 22 kt | 33 kt | 5% | Strong winds in the forecast |
| Monday | Mostly Sunny | 72/57 | NE 16 kt | 24 kt | 0% | |
| Tuesday | Sunny | 74/59 | NE 14 kt | – | 1% | |
| Wednesday | Mostly Sunny | 74/62 | NE 19 kt | – | 15% | |
| Thursday | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 74/60 | NE 18 kt | – | 18% | |
| Friday | Mostly Sunny | 75/61 | NE 17 kt | – | 6% | |
| Saturday | Mostly Sunny | 76 | NE 13 kt | – | 8% |
Source: National Weather Service (office CHS). Forecast issued 0950Z.
Radar
Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.
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RUNWAYS
Runway detail & declared distances
11/29
RWY 11
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 29
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
FIELD CONDITIONS
Field elevation
Field elevation
10 ft MSL
Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.
DAYLIGHT & NIGHT
Sun & logging windows
Sunset
2243Z 6:43 PM
Sunrise
1135Z 7:35 AM
Loggable night
2308Z (7:08 PM local) → 1110Z (7:10 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2243Z (6:43 PM local) → 1135Z (7:35 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2343Z (7:43 PM local) → 1035Z (6:35 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))
FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Patterson Island Airport is in Darien, Georgia. Field elevation 10 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerKELLIE DAY
Manager phone478-256-3121
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAGA21
SectionalJACKSONVILLE
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)MACON
RegionGeorgia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates31.4613, -81.3387
Distance from city7 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY
Traffic patterns
Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.
NEARBY AIRPORTS
Weather reference stations
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
›FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does GA21 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for GA21. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does GA21 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for GA21. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at GA21?
GA21 sits at 10 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for GA21?
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.