Athens / Ben Epps Airport (KAHN), Georgia
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Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Athens / Ben Epps Airport, KAHN, serves the Athens, Georgia area with a towered field roughly 173 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The airport handled 10,695 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 7,818 of those movements. Two paved asphalt runways, a primary strip of 6,122 feet and a secondary at 3,995 feet, support a range of aircraft, and the field stocks both 100LL and Jet A / A1 fuel during its published attended hours of 0600 to 2100 daily.
Runways
Athens / Ben Epps Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 09/27, is 6,122 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Athens / Ben Epps Airport has Jet A, Jet A1 and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 9pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Athens / Ben Epps Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is DeKalb-Peachtree (KPDK), 49 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Athens / Ben Epps Airport recorded 7,818 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KAHN concentrates in the fall, with September through November each exceeding 900 operations and October peaking at 1,011.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 1,011 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Athens / Ben Epps Airport averages 20.4 days above 90°F in July and 14.9 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.0°F, and January the coldest, at 54.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Athens / Ben Epps Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures and pavement strength.
The MALSF approach lighting for runway 27 and the PAPI for runways 09 and 20 are pilot-activated on CTAF. When the tower is closed, the HIRL lighting for runway 09/27 is preset to low intensity; activate on CTAF to increase intensity. Lighting for runway 02/20 is not available when the tower is closed.
The airport is closed to unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats except with prior permission, requiring 24 hours notice by calling the airport manager.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Atlanta Approach; when the tower is closed, contact Atlanta ARTCC.
Runway 02/20 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or unscheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 30 passenger seats.
There is a noise-sensitive area south of the airport; contact the FBO for information.
PCR VALUE: 111/F/B/Y/T
PCR VALUE: 511/F/B/X/T
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Athens / Ben Epps Airport has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Barrow County (KWDR), 17.13 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KAHN, Athens / Ben Epps Airport?
Athens / Ben Epps Airport, KAHN, operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 09/27 is the primary runway at 6,122 feet long and 100 feet wide. Runway 02/20 measures 3,995 feet long and 100 feet wide. Runway 02/20 carries a restriction: it is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations with more than 9 seats, or unscheduled passenger operations with more than 30 seats. Both runways support the airport's business aviation traffic under tower control during published hours.
Is jet fuel available at KAHN?
Yes, Athens / Ben Epps Airport, KAHN, stocks both Jet A and Jet A1 fuel along with 100LL avgas. The field is a towered public airport with an attendance schedule of 0600 to 2100 daily. This fuel availability supports the airport's business aviation activity, which accounted for 7,818 of the 10,695 total annual operations recorded for 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. Dispatchers planning fuel stops in the Athens, Georgia area can count on this fuel mix during published attended hours.
Can large unscheduled charter flights operate at Athens / Ben Epps Airport?
Unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats are closed at Athens / Ben Epps Airport except with prior permission. Operators must obtain approval 24 hours in advance by calling the airport manager. This restriction applies specifically to unscheduled operations exceeding the 30-seat threshold. Crews planning large charter movements into KAHN should build this coordination step into their trip planning rather than assuming unrestricted access. The requirement is separate from the seat-based limits that apply to runway 02/20 for Part 121 and Part 380 traffic.
How does KAHN handle customs and international arrivals?
Athens / Ben Epps Airport, KAHN, does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at KPDK, located approximately 48.83 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to route their customs clearance through that airport rather than at Athens. This distance should factor into fuel and routing plans for any flight requiring a customs stop before or after operations at KAHN.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at Athens / Ben Epps Airport?
Business aviation traffic at Athens / Ben Epps Airport, KAHN, concentrates heavily in the fall months. September, October, and November each recorded well over 900 operations, with October reaching 1,011, the highest monthly total of the year. This contrasts with quieter months like June and July, which each saw around 430 operations. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KAHN during the fall peak should anticipate higher traffic volumes than the annual average of 7,818 bizav operations would suggest for other parts of the year.