Dawson Municipal

16J · Dawson, GA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
332 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,507 ft 14/32
Runway
1
Mag var
2W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 16J. Nearby reporting stations: KABY (17 NM), KACJ (25 NM), KSYV (29 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:04 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:59 AM10:59Z
Sunrise07:23 AM11:23Z
Sunset07:40 PM23:40Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:04 PM00:04Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:04 PM → 06:59 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:40 PM → 06:23 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 044°downwind 314°base 224°final 134°45° entry1432

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
134° mag · 132° true
Dimensions
4,507 × 75 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
123.05

Enter the left downwind (heading 314°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
332 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 22 ft, 574 ft from threshold, 242 ft L of centerline — 17:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
34 ft
TDZ elevation
332 ft

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 16k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
118.800

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.05
UNICOM
123.05

Also

Flight service
125.75 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
363.075ALBANY RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

PZD 116.10 · EUF 109.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
PZD · Pecan VOR/DME 116.10 · 108X High r311° / 8.3 NM
EUF · Eufaula VOR/DME 109.20 · 29X Low r107° / 38.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
16J
Coordinates
31.7433, -84.4193
Elevation
332 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2W
Sectional chart
JACKSONVILLE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 118.800 · ☎ 229-222-5289
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
Flight service (FSS)
MACON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MCN
Attendance
MON-FRI 1000-1600
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1947/02
Distance from city
2 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
PAPI RWY 14 & 32 OPER CONSLY. MIRL RWY 14/32 PRESET MED INTST DUSK-2200, AFT 2200 ACTVT - CTAF. on 123.05Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 14: 2-light PAPI (left) · 32: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
TERRELL COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
2678 ALBANY HWY, DAWSON, GA
229-995-3787
Manager
LUTHER HERNDON
2678 ALBANY HWY, DAWSON, GA
229-995-3787
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.
  • BIRDS INVOF ARPT

Lighting

  • PAPI RWY 14 & 32 OPER CONSLY. MIRL RWY 14/32 PRESET MED INTST DUSK-2200, AFT 2200 ACTVT - CTAF.

Nearby airports

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About 16J

Dawson Municipal (16J) is an airport in Dawson, GA, at 332 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,507 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 16J, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 16J have a control tower?

No. Dawson Municipal is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 16J?

Dawson Municipal has 1 runway; the longest is 4,507 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 16J?

Dawson Municipal is in Dawson, GA, at an elevation of 332 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.7433, -84.4193.

More about 16J

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 16J in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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