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Small airport

Franklin County Airport

ICAO K18ALocal 18A🇺🇸 Canon
Coordinates
34.3401°N, 83.1335°W
Elevation
890 ft (271 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-GA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
20:45
Civil dusk
21:14

About 14h 12m 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 Franklin County Airport

Franklin County Airport is a public airport located one mile southwest of the central business district of Canon, a city in Franklin County, Georgia, United States. It is owned by Franklin County.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 265,000 ft / 1,524 m75 ftAsph-fLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DATLANTA APP/DEP127.500 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Franklin County 911427 ft817 ft
Obstacle299 ft696 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Franklin County Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Franklin County Airport located?

Franklin County Airport is small airport located in Canon, United States, at an elevation of 890 ft (271 m).

How many runways does Franklin County Airport have?

Franklin County Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.

What time zone is Franklin County Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Franklin County Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Franklin County Airport is approximately 6.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Franklin County Airport?

The nearest airport to Franklin County Airport is Broad River Air Park (3GE3), about 4.9 nm to the nnw, followed by Hannah Creek Airport and Hudson River Landing Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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