Flying W Farms Private

6GA8 · Carrollton, GA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,010 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,200 ft 15/33
Runway
1
Mag var
3W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 6GA8. Nearby reporting stations: KCTJ (8 NM), KCCO (24 NM), KPUJ (27 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 08:04 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
07:03 AM11:03Z
Sunrise07:28 AM11:28Z
Sunset07:39 PM23:39Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:04 PM00:04Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:04 PM → 07:03 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:39 PM → 06:28 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 060°downwind 330°base 240°final 150°45° entry1533

RWY 15LEFT traffic

Heading
150° mag · 147° true
Dimensions
2,200 × 40 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 330°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 15
Approach obstacle
Trees, 80 ft, 20 ft from threshold

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

LGC 115.60 · RMG 115.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LGC · Lagrange VORTAC 115.60 · 103X High r001° / 27.6 NM
RMG · Rome VORTAC 115.40 · 101X High r184° / 39.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6GA8 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
6GA8
Coordinates
33.5078, -85.1856
Elevation
1,010 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
Sectional chart
ATLANTA
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ATLANTA (ZTL)
Flight service (FSS)
MACON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2003/01
Distance from city
7 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DAVID L. & SANDRA G. WELCH
1090 ITHICA GIN RD, CARROLLTON, GA
770-258-0412
Manager
DAVID L. & SANDRA G. WELCH
1090 ITHICA GIN RD, CARROLLTON, GA
770-258-0412
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC ATLANTA APCH AT 678-364-6131.

Nearby airports

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About 6GA8

Flying W Farms (6GA8) is an airport in Carrollton, GA, at 1,010 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6GA8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 6GA8 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 6GA8?

Flying W Farms has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 6GA8?

Flying W Farms is in Carrollton, GA, at an elevation of 1,010 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.5078, -85.1856.

More about 6GA8

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 6GA8 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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