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GA96

Fort McPherson Heliport

Atlanta, GeorgiaElevation 1,052 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 400 ft

H1
Dimensions
400 x 200 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
RWY H1

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Fort McPherson Heliport is in Atlanta, Georgia. Field elevation 1,052 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipArmy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerTHOMAS BARRY
Manager phone404-752-2016
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAGA96
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)MACON
RegionGeorgia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.7127, -84.4308
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›TFC PTN & OPER RULES EXIST DUE TO ATLANTA TCA. SPECIAL VFR NOT PERMITTED.
›NO SVCG. LMTD USE VFR DAYLGT HRS ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA APCH AT 678-364-6131.
›PPR FM DPTMS PLANS & OPERATIONS DIVISON CALL (404) 752-3358/2016.
›APCH/DEP ON N/S HDGS ONLY. AVOID OVERFLIGHT OF BLDGS ON POST.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗GA96 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does GA96 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for GA96. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does GA96 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for GA96. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at GA96?
GA96 sits at 1,052 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for GA96?
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.