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(KACJ) Jimmy Carter Regional Airport

No ratings | 3 reviews
Americus, GA
(229) 924-2813
www.souther-field.com

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round, 7 Days a Week,0800-2000
FAA
Runways:
05/23, 10/28

Longest paved runway: 6,011 ft (1,832 m)

Elevation:
468 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
Unknown
Fees:
Overnight, Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
Souther Field Aviation, Inc.
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:48 am - 8:40 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:07 pm
(Today)
 - 
6:22 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$4.75
100LL (full)
$4.50
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)
NOTAMs
TFRs
Kneeboard Format
Webcams (0)
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FBOs

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Souther Field Aviation, Inc.
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Services Offered:
Maintenance
$4.75 | 100LL | full
$4.50 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: CTR
Phone:
(229) 924-2813
Freq. Monitored:
UNICOM: 122.8
Fees:
Overnight, Other
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South Georgia Technical College
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Services Offered:
N/A
Location:
On field: NW
Phone:
(229) 931-2584
Freq. Monitored:

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Local Food/Lodging/Activities

Jimmy Carter Historic Site

Hampton Inn Americus

(229) 924-3890

Tracy's Chicken

(229) 924-3778

Hott Diggity Dogg

(229) 928-6060

Miss Mattie's Restaurant

(229) 928-3484

King's Deli

(229) 924-2222
ACJ
Jimmy Carter Historic Site
Hampton Inn Americus
Tracy's Chicken
Hott Diggity Dogg
Miss Mattie's Restaurant
King's Deli

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Runway 05/23

Dimensions:
6,011 × 100 ft
(1,832 × 30 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 30,000 lbs
Double wheel: 50,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
Designator:0523
Elevation: 468.3 ft 458.5 ft
Heading: 050° magnetic
046° true 		230° magnetic
226° true
Gradient: 0.16% down 0.16% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: precision, in Fair condition precision, in Fair condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Visual glide slope: 2-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 2-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/a LOC/GS
Obstructions:

Tree, 565 ft Right ft of center, 37 ft high, 1,070 ft from end, 23:1 clearance slope

n/a
Comments:
Slope 28:1 to Rwy Thld.
FAA
n/a

Runway 10/28

Dimensions:
3,786 × 75 ft
(1,154 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 30,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
Designator:1028
Elevation: 465.3 ft 458.6 ft
Heading: 095° magnetic
091° true 		275° magnetic
271° true
Gradient: 0.18% down 0.18% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: basic, in Good condition basic, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:n/an/a
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:

Trees, 125 ft Left ft of center, 35 ft high, 900 ft from end, 20:1 clearance slope

Trees, 48 ft Left ft of center, 21 ft high, 767 ft from end, 27:1 clearance slope

Comments:n/an/a

TFRs

Location: ACJ
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TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KACJ. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: ACJ
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NOTAM count: 10 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)		End Date:
(UTC)		Condition:
5/9459 07/16/2025 1600
IAP JIMMY CARTER RGNL, AMERICUS, GA. RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, AMDT 1D... LPV DA 833/HAT 369 ALL CATS. LNAV/VNAV D…
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5/4740 07/25/2025 1908 08/25/2025 1908
IAP JIMMY CARTER RGNL, AMERICUS, GA. ILS OR LOC RWY 23, AMDT 1E... PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WIT…
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5/9452 07/16/2025 1600
ODP JIMMY CARTER RGNL, AMERICUS, GA. TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES AMDT 2A... TAKEOFF…
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5/9453 07/16/2025 1600
IAP JIMMY CARTER RGNL, AMERICUS, GA. RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, AMDT 1C... LPV DA 925/HAT 457 ALL CATS, VIS ALL CATS …
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06/056 06/26/2025 1822 10/24/2025 1822
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1023712) 321251.80N0840925.50W (6.4NM NNE ACJ) 795.6FT (343.8FT AGL) U/S
06/933 06/25/2025 1335
RWY 23 SEQUENCED FLG LGT U/S
06/965 06/26/2025 0343 08/10/2025 0343
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1281006) 321323.10N0841720.60W (8.3NM NW ACJ) 857.6FT (319.9FT AGL) U/S
07/487 07/17/2025 1440
OBST CRANE (ASN 2023-ASO-30666-OE) 320638N0841148W (0.4NM W ACJ) 915FT (450FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
SEE ALL 10 NOTAMS

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
Wildlife Activity on & In vicinity of Arpt.
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
CHART SUPPLEMENT (A/FD)
ILS OR LOC RWY 23
RNAV (GPS) RWY 05
RNAV (GPS) RWY 23
TAKEOFF MINIMUMS
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Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 32.11081, -84.18886
  • 32° 6′ 38.9″ N, 84° 11′ 19.9″ W
  • 32° 6.648′ N, 84° 11.332′ 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:
04W (2010)
NOTAM Facility:
MCN
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
  • medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs
  • high intensity: 7 clicks in 5 secs
AM
Actvt HIRL Ry 05/23, PAPI Ry 05 & Ry 23 and Malsf Ry 23 - CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach/Departure 124.2 Atlanta
AWOS-3 128.375T
(770) 847-7993
Clearance Delivery 119.95 Atlanta
Clearance Delivery Phone (678) 364-6132Atlanta Approach
Clearance Delivery Phone (770) 210-7692When Approach ClosedAtlanta ARTCC
CTAF 122.8
UNICOM 122.8

Navaids

LKG - Lindbergh
Frequency: 242
32° 10′ 28.1″ N, 84° 6′ 29.4″ W
LKG to airport:
 231° | 5.6 nm
OHY - Coney
Frequency: 400
31° 59′ 52.2″ N, 83° 51′ 42.4″ W
OHY to airport:
 298° | 18.0 nm
PZD - Pecan
Frequency: 116.1
31° 39′ 18.7″ N, 84° 17′ 35.2″ W
PZD to airport:
 013° | 27.8 nm
VNA - Vienna
Frequency: 116.5
32° 12′ 48.4″ N, 83° 29′ 50.1″ W
VNA to airport:
 259° | 35.8 nm
LSF - Lawson
Frequency: 111.4
32° 19′ 56.3″ N, 84° 59′ 35.2″ W
LSF to airport:
 113° | 43.0 nm
MCN - Macon
Frequency: 114.2
32° 41′ 28.3″ N, 83° 38′ 49.9″ W
MCN to airport:
 218° | 44.3 nm
CS - Fenix
Frequency: 355
32° 27′ 7.0″ N, 85° 2′ 31.1″ W
CS to airport:
 117° | 48.0 nm
EUF - Eufaula
Frequency: 109.2
31° 57′ 0.9″ N, 85° 7′ 49.7″ W
EUF to airport:
 076° | 49.0 nm

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation
AM
Activities:
None Reported
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

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Webcams

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METARs

METARs from this airport:

KACJ is not reporting METARs.

METARs from nearby reporting stations:

KCKF
22 nm E
VFR
Obsv:
10:35 PM GMT
(20 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
 240°
@ 7 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.11 "Hg
Temp:
29.7 °C (85.5 °F)
Dew Pt:
23.3 °C (73.9 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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TAFs

TAFs from nearby airports:

KABY TAF
34 nm S
Issued:
5:40 PM GMT
(5 hours ago)
Today 6:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 170°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 3500' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm in vicinity
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Today 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
3 SM
Wind:
 170°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 3000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain
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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 230°
@ 4 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 220°
@ 4 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 6000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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KLSF TAF
42 nm W
Issued:
9:00 PM GMT
(2 hours ago)
Today 9:00 PM - Tomorrow 1:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 150°
@ 8 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 2500' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm in vicinity
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Today 9:00 PM - Tomorrow 1:00 AM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
2.98 SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 25 G 35 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 500' AGL
  • Broken clouds 2500' AGL
  • Overcast 5000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain
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Tomorrow 1:00 AM - 6:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 180°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 2500' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 6000' AGL
Wx:
No significant weather
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Tomorrow 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
0.99 SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 4 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
Mist
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Tomorrow 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
0.5 SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 4 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
Fog
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Tomorrow 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 200°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 2500' AGL
Wx:
No significant weather
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Tomorrow 6:00 PM - Jul 27 3:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 210°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 2500' AGL
  • Broken clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm in vicinity
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KWRB TAF
44 nm NE
Issued:
7:00 PM GMT
(4 hours ago)
Today 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 150°
@ 10 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 5500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 11:00 PM - Jul 27 1:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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KMCN TAF
44 nm NE
Issued:
5:31 PM GMT
(5 hours ago)
Today 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 200°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 11:00 PM - Tomorrow 8:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 200°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 3 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 25000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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KCSG TAF
45 nm NW
Issued:
5:31 PM GMT
(5 hours ago)
Today 6:00 PM - Tomorrow 1:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 190°
@ 7 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 6:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
4 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Light Rain
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Tomorrow 1:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 210°
@ 4 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 8000' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 25000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 3 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 25000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Terrell Templin, Chairman
233 Frankie Williams Rd
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-2813 (Office)

Owner

Sumter County
Po Box 295, Po Box 944
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 928-4500 (Office)
Remarks:
and Airport Authority.
FAA

Airport Reviews

Overall:
No ratings | 3 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:No ratings
Markings and Signage:No ratings
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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  •  
    10/13/16
    KEITH S.
    Made the flight to Americus to take my Mother in law home. I could not have been any happier with the service and the staff at KACJ. Wonderful people that went out of there way for us. Thank you.
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    10/23/15
    LANCE L.
    Great little airport and great service! Never had a problem stopping here and everyone is friendly.
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    3/28/14
    JOSEPH D.
    Stopped in for fuel. Staff was helpful and ops area was fine, no adverse issues.
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