Fulton County Executive / Charlie Brown Field (KFTY), Georgia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Fulton County Executive / Charlie Brown Field (KFTY) sits 6.77 nm from downtown Atlanta and serves as a business aviation reliever for the metro area, with 23,429 bizav operations recorded in 2025 out of 26,528 total. The airport is towered, holds customs inspection services onsite alongside a USDA compliance agreement, and offers a single asphalt runway long enough to handle a broad range of turbine equipment.
Runways
Fulton County Executive / Charlie Brown Field has one paved runway, 08/26, 5,797 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Fulton County Executive / Charlie Brown Field has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Fulton County Executive / Charlie Brown Field has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Fulton County Executive / Charlie Brown Field recorded 23,429 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Bizav traffic at KFTY concentrates in September and October, which together account for nearly a quarter of the year's operations recorded by the FAA.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 3,927 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Fulton County Executive / Charlie Brown Field averages 17.7 days above 90°F in July and 16.6 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.0°F, and January the coldest, at 53.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Fulton County Executive / Charlie Brown Field has published operating constraints in three categories: noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
Noise-sensitive areas exist in all quadrants surrounding the airport; engine run-ups are not authorized on any ramp.
Flocks of birds on and in the vicinity of the airport during daylight hours.
Deer and other wildlife present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Fuel service is provided by the field's fuel provider; contact them directly for fuel arrangements.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Fulton County Executive / Charlie Brown Field has five airfields within 19 NM. The closest is Dobbins Arb (KMGE), 8.07 NM north.
Part of the Atlanta area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KFTY
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Frequently asked questions
Does KFTY have customs available for international arrivals?
Yes, Fulton County Executive / Charlie Brown Field has CBP inspection services available onsite, along with a USDA compliance agreement covering agricultural inspection needs. This combination lets international flights clear both customs and agricultural requirements at the field itself rather than diverting to another airport. Crews planning international arrivals should still coordinate with CBP directly for scheduling, since onsite availability does not remove the need for advance notice. KFTY's proximity to downtown Atlanta, just 6.77 nm out, makes this customs access useful for business travelers heading into the metro area.
What runway does KFTY offer and what length should crews plan for?
KFTY has one asphalt runway, 08/26, measuring 5,797 feet long and 100 feet wide. This single-runway configuration is paved and matches the field's published maximum paved length. At 841 feet elevation, the runway length supports a wide range of business jets under typical weight and weather conditions. Dispatchers should confirm performance numbers against specific aircraft type and current atmospheric conditions, since no additional runway distance or displaced threshold data is published for this field.
What fuel types are available at Charlie Brown Field?
Fulton County Executive / Charlie Brown Field (KFTY) offers 100LL avgas and A+ jet fuel, with Jet A confirmed available on the field. Fuel service is provided seven days a week under an ALL / ALL / ALL attendance schedule, meaning there is no restricted day or hour pattern to plan around. This full-time availability supports both piston and turbine operators using the field as a reliever airport near downtown Atlanta. Crews should still confirm specific grade availability and quantity with the fuel provider ahead of arrival for larger turbine aircraft.
Why does KFTY see a traffic spike in September and October?
Fulton County Executive / Charlie Brown Field (KFTY) recorded 3,053 bizav operations in September and 3,927 in October 2025, well above every other month in the FAA TFMSC dataset. These two months alone account for nearly 26% of the airport's annual bizav traffic. By contrast, July saw only 1,085 operations, the lowest point in the year. Dispatchers scheduling trips into the Atlanta area during fall should expect higher ramp congestion and plan parking and ground handling accordingly.
What wildlife and noise hazards are reported at KFTY?
Fulton County Executive / Charlie Brown Field (KFTY) reports flocks of birds on and in the vicinity of the airport during daylight hours, along with deer and other wildlife present on and near the field. Crews should maintain heightened vigilance during approach and departure, particularly at dawn and dusk when wildlife activity tends to increase. Separately, KFTY has designated noise-sensitive areas in all quadrants surrounding the field, and engine run-ups are not authorized on any ramp. Operators should plan ground operations and taxi routing with these noise restrictions in mind.