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(48A) Cochran Airport

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Cochran, GA
(478) 291-6582

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round,Mon-Sat/0800-1200
FAA
Runways:
11/29, 05/23

Longest paved runway: 4,400 ft (1,341 m)

Elevation:
377 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
Unknown
Fees:
Hangar, Landing, Tie Down, Other

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FBO Fee Details:
Cochran Municipal Airport Authority
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:42 am - 8:38 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:05 pm
(Today)
 - 
6:16 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$5.25
100LL (self)

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Distance From:

Distance To:

Cochran


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Golf Course

48A
Golf Course

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Runway 11/29

Dimensions:
4,400 × 75 ft
(1,341 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
n/a
Designator:1129
Elevation: 377.4 ft 333.6 ft
Heading: 107° magnetic
104° true
287° magnetic
284° true
Gradient: 1% down 1% up
Traffic Pattern:Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic patternNot provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern
Markings: non-precision, in Good condition non-precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Visual glide slope: 2-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Visual glide slope: 2-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:

Trees, 398 ft Left ft of center, 65 ft high, 1,585 ft from end, 21:1 clearance slope

Trees, 415 ft Right ft of center, 68 ft high, 2,363 ft from end, 31:1 clearance slope

Comments:n/an/a

Runway 05/23

Dimensions:
3,202 × 50 ft
(976 × 15 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 25,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in poor condition
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
Rwy 05/23 Pavement in Poor Cond.
FAA
Rwy 5/23 is Daylight Use Only.
FAA
Designator:0523
Elevation: 324.2 ft 332.5 ft
Heading: 049° magnetic
046° true
229° magnetic
226° true
Gradient: 0.26% up 0.26% down
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: non-precision, in Good condition non-precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:n/an/a
Displaced Threshold:n/a 140 ft
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:

Trees, 88 ft Right ft of center, 44 ft high, 720 ft from end, 11:1 clearance slope

Trees, 27 ft Left ft of center, 40 ft high, 1,143 ft from end, 23:1 clearance slope

Comments:n/an/a

TFRs

Location: 48A
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for 48A. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: 48A
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 6
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
07/563 07/21/2025 0505 08/05/2025 0405
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1268437) 323007.80N0832426.80W (8.8NM NW 48A) 731.0FT (310.0FT AGL) U/S
07/354 07/11/2025 1921 07/26/2025 1821
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1242693) 322138.20N0832038.90W (4.2NM SW 48A) 592.8FT (274.9FT AGL) U/S
07/624 07/22/2025 1751 09/05/2025 1751
OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2018-ASO-7607-OE) 322135N0832039W (4.2NM SW 48A) 576FT (262FT AGL) U/S
07/604 07/22/2025 0102 09/05/2025 0102
OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2020-ASO-28581-OE) 322622N0831806W (2.6NM NNW 48A) 577FT (232FT AGL) U/S
07/588 07/21/2025 2005 10/19/2025 0400
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1244127) 321724.60N0831428.80W (6.8NM SSE 48A) 646.7FT (269.7FT AGL) U/S
07/601 07/22/2025 0039 09/05/2025 0039
OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2019-ASO-21397-OE) 322229N0831954W (3.2NM WSW 48A) 585FT (222FT AGL) U/S

Additional Remarks

For Clearance Delivery Contact Atlanta Approach at 678-364-6132, When Approach Clsd CTC Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Non Std Turnarounds, Inadequate Separation Runway 05/23.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
Effective: 7/10/25 - 8/7/25

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 32.40066, -83.27841
  • 32° 24′ 2.4″ N, 83° 16′ 42.3″ W
  • 32° 24.039′ N, 83° 16.704′ W
ARTCC:
Atlanta (ZTL)
App/Depart Control Facility:
A80
Chart:
NACO: Atlanta Sectional
FSS:
Macon (MCN)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
03W (1985)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Mirl Rwy 11/29 Preset Low Dawn-0800, Dusk-2100; to Actvt or Incrs Intst - CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:

Light Aircraft 1130 MSL

AM
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach/Departure 124.2 Atlanta
AWOS-3PT 120.975T
(478) 271-5897
Clearance Delivery Phone (678) 364-6132Atlanta Approach
Clearance Delivery Phone (770) 210-7692When Approach ClosedAtlanta ARTCC
CTAF 122.8
UNICOM 122.8

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead
AM
Engine Repair:
Minor
AM
Airframe Repair:
Minor
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
None Reported
AM
Activities:
None Reported
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

To view based aircraft and activity information for this airport visit the FAA's Airport Operations site: https://aspm.faa.gov/opsnet/sys/Airport.asp.

Webcams

There are no webcams listed for 48A. If you are aware of any webcams at or near the airport, please contact your airport manager or email airportdirectory@aopa.org.

METARs

METARs from this airport:

K48A
MVFR
Obsv:
2:55 PM GMT
(22 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
090°
@ 9 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.12 "Hg
Temp:
27.3 °C (81.1 °F)
Dew Pt:
24.3 °C (75.7 °F)
Cld:
  • Overcast 1200' AGL
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METARs from nearby reporting stations:

KEZM
13 nm SE
MVFR
Obsv:
3:15 PM GMT
(2 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
070°
@ 4 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.14 "Hg
Temp:
26.0 °C (78.8 °F)
Dew Pt:
24.0 °C (75.2 °F)
Cld:
  • Overcast 1200' AGL
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KDBN
18 nm NE
MVFR
Obsv:
3:15 PM GMT
(2 minutes ago)
Vis:
8 SM
Wind:
060°
@ 6 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.13 "Hg
Temp:
28.2 °C (82.8 °F)
Dew Pt:
26.1 °C (79.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 1800' AGL
  • Broken clouds 2500' AGL
  • Overcast 20000' AGL
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KWRB
21 nm NW
MVFR
Obsv:
3:07 PM GMT
(10 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
080°
@ 5 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.11 "Hg
Temp:
27.0 °C (80.6 °F)
Dew Pt:
24.0 °C (75.2 °F)
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 1300' AGL
  • Broken clouds 1900' AGL
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KMCN
26 nm NW
MVFR
Obsv:
2:53 PM GMT
(24 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
080°
@ 10 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.12 "Hg
Temp:
26.0 °C (78.8 °F)
Dew Pt:
24.0 °C (75.2 °F)
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 1100' AGL
  • Overcast 1900' AGL
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TAFs

TAFs from nearby airports:

KWRB TAF
21 nm NW
Issued:
12:27 PM GMT
(3 hours ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
060°
@ 9 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 600' AGL
  • Overcast 20000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
070°
@ 9 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 1500' AGL
  • Overcast 2500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
070°
@ 9 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 2500' AGL
  • Broken clouds 15000' AGL
Wx:
Showers in vicinity
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Today 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
4.97 SM
Wind:
070°
@ 10 G 15 KT
Cld:
  • Overcast 2500' AGL
Wx:
Light Rainshowers, Thunderstorm in vicinity
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Today 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
3.73 SM
Wind:
070°
@ 10 G 25 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 2500' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Light Rain
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Today 11:00 PM - Tomorrow 9:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
080°
@ 9 KT
Cld:
  • Overcast 2000' AGL
Wx:
No significant weather
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Tomorrow 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
4.97 SM
Wind:
080°
@ 3 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 1200' AGL
  • Broken clouds 2000' AGL
Wx:
Mist
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KMCN TAF
26 nm NW
Issued:
11:39 AM GMT
(4 hours ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
080°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 600' AGL
  • Broken clouds 1200' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
080°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 500' AGL
Wx:
Light Rainshowers
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Today 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
080°
@ 8 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 1500' AGL
  • Broken clouds 3000' AGL
Wx:
Showers in vicinity
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Today 6:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
080°
@ 10 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
3 SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 15 G 25 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 3000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain
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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 11:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
100°
@ 4 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 5000' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 20000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
080°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 2000' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 20000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Jim Washburn
829 Ga Hwy 126
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 291-6582 (Office)

Owner

City of Cochran
City Hall, Po Box 8
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-6346 (Office)
Remarks:
Alt Phone 478-230-7843
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