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Small airport

Gilmer County Airport

ICAO K49ALocal 49A🇺🇸 Ellijay
Coordinates
34.6279°N, 84.5249°W
Elevation
1,486 ft (453 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-GA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
5.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:13
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
20:49
Civil dusk
21:18

About 14h 8m 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 Gilmer County Airport

Gilmer County Airport is a small airport in Ellijay, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,486 ft (453 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,507 ft / 1,069 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Pickens County Airport (KJZP), about 11 nm to the sse.

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
03 / 213,507 ft / 1,069 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123.000 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gilmer County Airport located?

Gilmer County Airport is small airport located in Ellijay, United States, at an elevation of 1,486 ft (453 m).

How many runways does Gilmer County Airport have?

Gilmer County Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,507 ft / 1,069 m.

What time zone is Gilmer County Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gilmer County Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gilmer County Airport is approximately 5.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gilmer County Airport?

The nearest airport to Gilmer County Airport is Pickens County Airport (KJZP), about 11 nm to the sse, followed by Blue Ridge Skyport Airport and R.M. Harris Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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