Emory University Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
7GA8 · Atlanta, GA · 1,051 ft elevation · var 2W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 7GA8
- Coordinates
- 33.7919, -84.3228
- Elevation
- 1,051 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MACON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-green-yellow (SEE RMK)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/05
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:58 AM | 09:58Z |
| Sunrise | 06:27 AM | 10:27Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 00:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:21 PM | 01:21Z |
Plan a flight from 7GA8
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green-yellow · SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Runway H1/
39 ft × 39 ft · Concrete- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,051 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 39 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDK · Peachtree | VOR-DME | 116.60 | r195° / 5.2 NM |
| ATL · Atlanta | VORTAC | 116.90 | r030° / 11.3 NM |
| DOB · Dobbins | TACAN | 113.00 | r132° / 11.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7GA8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR NOISE ABATEMENT USE STEEP APCH ANGLE, MAINTAIN 100 FT AGL IF POSSIBLE BUT NO LESS THAN 500 FT AGL UNTIL APCH ANGLE IS INTERCEPTED; ALL APCH/DEP ALONG 150/330.
- MAXIMUM ACFT WEIGHT 10000 LBS.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA APCH AT 678-364-6131.
Runways
- ROOFTOP.
Lighting
- ACTVT ROTG BCN - 123.05.
- ACTVT PERIMETER LGTS - 123.05.
Obstructions
- 11 STORY BLDG 23 FT NE; 12 FT TOWERS 29 FT SOUTH; 42 INCH FENCE 9 FT EAST; 42 INCH FENCE 0 FT SW OF HELIPAD.
Contact
- CURTIS ECHOLS
- 404-686-1000
Attendance
- PPR 45 MINUTES TO LAND; CALL TRIAGE NURSE/ADMIN SUPVR 404-686-5500 ASK FOR PIC 23648 NR .
Nearby airports
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 7GA8 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.
About 7GA8
Emory University Hospital Heliport (7GA8) is a heliport in Atlanta, GA, at 1,051 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 39 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7GA8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 7GA8 have a control tower?
No. Emory University Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 7GA8?
Emory University Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 39 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 7GA8?
Emory University Hospital Heliport is in Atlanta, GA, at an elevation of 1,051 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.7919, -84.3228.
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