Vogtle Electric Generating Plant HeliportPrivate

GA51 · Waynesboro, GA · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
130 ft MSL
Longest runway
40 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
4W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at GA51. Nearby reporting stations: KBXG (14 NM), KAGS (18 NM), KBNL (20 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:49 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:50 AM10:50Z
Sunrise07:15 AM11:15Z
Sunset07:24 PM23:24Z
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07:49 PM23:49Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:49 PM → 06:50 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:24 PM → 06:15 AM

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Runways

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

ALD 116.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ALD · Allendale VOR 116.70 Low r288° / 23.7 NM

Charts & procedures

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
GA51
Coordinates
33.1254, -81.7445
Elevation
130 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4W
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ATLANTA (ZTL)
Flight service (FSS)
MACON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1990/04
Distance from city
16 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
9034 RIVER RD, WAYNESBORO, GA
706-554-9961
Manager
TOM TYNAN
7821 RIVER ROAD, WAYNESBORO, GA
706-826-3151
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.

Obstructions

  • HAS 200' MICROWAVE TWR 1000 SE.

Contact

  • EXTENSION 3139.

Nearby airports

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About GA51

Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (GA51) is a heliport in Waynesboro, GA, at 130 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for GA51, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does GA51 have a control tower?

No. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at GA51?

Vogtle Electric Generating Plant has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is GA51?

Vogtle Electric Generating Plant is in Waynesboro, GA, at an elevation of 130 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.1254, -81.7445.

More about GA51

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 GA51 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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