K49A
Gilmer County Airport
Ellijay, GeorgiaElevation 1,486 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
03/21
RWY 03
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 21
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
Gilmer County Airport is in Ellijay, Georgia. Field elevation 1,486 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRICHARD MILNER
Manager phone706-889-2255
AttendedALL MON-SAT, 0800 – 1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAK49A
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)MACON
RegionGeorgia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.6279, -84.5249
Distance from city4 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.000
UNICOM123.000
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
123.000
CTAF
CTAF
123.000
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›RWY IS USED TO BACK TAXI, ACFT MUST CLEAR THE RWY TO TWY BEFORE ADDNL ACFT CAN LAND.
›ACTVT RWY 03/21 MIRL - CTAF.
›WILDLIFE IN AND AROUND THE ARPT.
›24 HR CREDIT CARD SVC AVBL.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does K49A have a METAR?
Yes. K49A is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does K49A have a TAF?
When K49A issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at K49A?
K49A sits at 1,486 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for K49A?
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.