Fort McPherson Heliport HeliportPrivate
GA96 · Atlanta, GA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:00 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:27 AM | 10:27Z |
| Sunrise | 06:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 00:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:00 PM | 01:00Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 400 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
DOB 113.00
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOB · Dobbins | TACAN | 113.00 · 77X | — | r166° / 12.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for GA96 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- GA96
- Coordinates
- 33.7127, -84.4308
- Elevation
- 1,052 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
- Segmented circle
- No
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 5 notes
General
- NO SVCG. LMTD USE VFR DAYLGT HRS ONLY.
- TFC PTN & OPER RULES EXIST DUE TO ATLANTA TCA. SPECIAL VFR NOT PERMITTED.
- PPR FM DPTMS PLANS & OPERATIONS DIVISON CALL (404) 752-3358/2016.
- APCH/DEP ON N/S HDGS ONLY. AVOID OVERFLIGHT OF BLDGS ON POST.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA APCH AT 678-364-6131.
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About GA96
Fort McPherson Heliport (GA96) is a heliport in Atlanta, GA, at 1,052 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for GA96, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does GA96 have a control tower?
No. Fort McPherson Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at GA96?
Fort McPherson Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is GA96?
Fort McPherson Heliport is in Atlanta, GA, at an elevation of 1,052 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.7127, -84.4308.
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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 GA96 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.