Sylvester Airport

SYV · KSYV · Sylvester, GA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
403 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,525 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
2W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:56 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:27 AM10:27Z
Sunrise06:53 AM10:53Z
Sunset08:29 PM00:29Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:56 PM00:56Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:56 PM → 06:27 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:29 PM → 05:53 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 101°downwind 011°base 281°final 191°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
191° mag · 189° true
Dimensions
4,525 × 75 ft
TPA
1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 011°) on the 45° at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
387 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
47 ft
TDZ elevation
403 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 26k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
125.75 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
363.075ALBANY RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

PZD 116.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
PZD · Pecan VOR/DME 116.10 · 108X High r108° / 21.1 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KSYV / SYV
Coordinates
31.5585, -83.8957
Elevation
403 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2W
Sectional chart
JACKSONVILLE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
Flight service (FSS)
MACON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MCN
Attendance
M-F 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1966/01
Distance from city
3 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
DUSK-DAWN. ACTVT PAPI RWY 01 & 19; MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart 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
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF SYLVESTER
102 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SYLVESTER, GA
229-776-8505
Manager
CHRIS DAVIS
101 NORTH MAIN STREET, SYLVESTER, GA
229-776-8505
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • DEER ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.

Lighting

  • DUSK-DAWN. ACTVT PAPI RWY 01 & 19; MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF.
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About KSYV

Sylvester Airport (SYV · KSYV) is an airport in Sylvester, GA, at 403 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,525 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KSYV, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KSYV have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KSYV?

Sylvester Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,525 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KSYV?

Sylvester Airport is in Sylvester, GA, at an elevation of 403 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.5585, -83.8957.

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