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Small airport

Coates Airport

ICAO 79GA🇺🇸 Fort Gaines
Coordinates
31.4913°N, 85.0171°W
Elevation
310 ft (94 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-GA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
5° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:20
Sunrise
06:47
Sunset
20:46
Civil dusk
21:14

About 13h 59m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Coates Airport

Coates Airport is a small airport in Fort Gaines, United States. It sits at an elevation of 310 ft (94 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft / 518 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Sawyer Farm Airport (66GA), about 1.2 nm to the se.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 351,700 ft / 518 m90 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
A211 0600-2200 MON-FRISpecial useDangerGND5000 ft MSL
MOODY 3 0600-0200 MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger8000 ft MSL17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Coates Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Coates Airport located?

Coates Airport is small airport located in Fort Gaines, United States, at an elevation of 310 ft (94 m).

How many runways does Coates Airport have?

Coates Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,700 ft / 518 m.

What time zone is Coates Airport in?

Coates Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Coates Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Coates Airport is approximately 5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Coates Airport?

The nearest airport to Coates Airport is Sawyer Farm Airport (66GA), about 1.2 nm to the se, followed by Early County Airport and McLendon Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Coates Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.