Donalsonville Municipal

17J · Donalsonville, GA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
147 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,512 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
5W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 17J. Nearby reporting stations: KBGE (13 NM), KMAI (19 NM), KBIJ (23 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:06 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:01 AM11:01Z
Sunrise06:25 AM11:25Z
Sunset06:42 PM23:42Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:06 PM00:06Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:06 PM → 06:01 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:42 PM → 05:25 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 097°downwind 007°base 277°final 187°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
187° mag · 182° true
Dimensions
5,512 × 100 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 007°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
147 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 64 ft, 584 ft from threshold, 498 ft L of centerline — 6:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
46 ft
TDZ elevation
147 ft

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 20k.

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
119.675

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Departure & arrival

“Cairns”
App/Dep
125.4

Also

Flight service
134.3 LOW

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
322.55DOTHAN RCAG (LOW)
327.125APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

MAI 114.00 · RRS 111.60 · SZW 117.50
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MAI · Marianna VORTAC 114.00 · 87X Low r044° / 18.3 NM
RRS · Wiregrass VORTAC 111.60 · 53X Low r118° / 33 NM
SZW · Seminole VORTAC 117.50 · 122X High r314° / 37.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
17J
Coordinates
31.0065, -84.8776
Elevation
147 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5W
Sectional chart
JACKSONVILLE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 119.675 · ☎ 229-524-0001
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
Flight service (FSS)
MACON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MCN
Attendance
ALL 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1944/07
Distance from city
1 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 01/19 OPR CONSLY DUSK - 2300, AFT 2300 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 01: 2-light PAPI (left) · 19: 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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DONALSONVILLE - SEMINOLE COUNTY
PO BOX 671, DONALSVILLE, GA
229-524-2118
Manager
JERRY ISLER
6063 SCOTT DRIVE, DONALSONVILLE, GA
229-524-2118
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CAIRNS APCH AT 334-255-8402, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 01/19 OPR CONSLY DUSK - 2300, AFT 2300 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FUEL 24 HR CREDIT CARD SVC AVBL.

Contact

  • AIRPORT COMMISSION

Nearby airports

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About 17J

Donalsonville Municipal (17J) is an airport in Donalsonville, GA, at 147 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,512 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 17J, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 17J have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 17J?

Donalsonville Municipal has 1 runway; the longest is 5,512 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 17J?

Donalsonville Municipal is in Donalsonville, GA, at an elevation of 147 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.0065, -84.8776.

More about 17J

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 17J 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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