DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK), Georgia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK) sits 8.75 nm from downtown Atlanta and ranks as a Tier 1 business aviation facility with 57,016 annual bizav operations recorded by FAA TFMSC in 2025. The field is towered and operates four paved runways, including a 6,001-foot main runway, alongside on-site CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement. Dispatchers routing through the Atlanta metro area will find KPDK handling a mix of jet, turboprop, and rotorcraft traffic in a busy Class D environment with documented runway incursion concerns.
Runways
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport has three paved runways. The longest, 03R/21L, is 6,001 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport has Jet A, 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
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport 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
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport recorded 57,016 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April, May, July, November and December.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 5,657 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport averages 17.4 days above 90°F in July and 16.5 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.4°F, and January the coldest, at 51.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, noise procedures and other notes.
Prior permission is required for all transient military aircraft.
Prior permission is required for aircraft with a maximum gross certified weight over 75,000 pounds.
Perimeter lights for the helicopter pad (H1) operate dusk to dawn. Runway 03R has a REIL, and runways 03R, 16, and 34 have VASI. Runways 03L, 21L, and 21R have PAPI. Runways 03L/21R and 16/34 have MIRL that operates during tower hours. When the control tower is closed, runway 03R/21L HIRL is preset to medium intensity; to increase intensity and activate the MALSF on runway 21L and taxiway lights, use frequency 120.0.
Runway 21L has an approach ratio of 32:1 to the displaced threshold.
Heavy VFR helicopter operations occur in the northwest corner and eastside of the airport. Helicopter activity is located north of the runway 16 threshold.
Pilots should remain alert during aircraft ground operations. Multiple runway and taxiway crossings are required.
Pilots should be alert when operating at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK) due to a high number of runway incursions.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System, 160 feet wide and 600 feet long, is located at the departure end of runway 21L.
Noise-sensitive areas surround the airport in all quadrants. Pilots should use close-in departure procedures.
A voluntary night curfew is in effect from 2300 to 0600. High-power engine and maintenance runups are prohibited from 2200 to 0700.
All of taxiway K, all of taxiway L, and the section of taxiway C east of taxiway D are non-movement areas.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport has five airfields within 18 NM. The closest is Dobbins Arb (KMGE), 10.83 NM west.
Part of the Atlanta area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KPDK have customs and CBP inspection available?
Yes, DeKalb-Peachtree Airport has customs inspection services available on site through CBP, along with a USDA compliance agreement. This allows international arrivals to clear customs directly at KPDK rather than diverting to another port of entry. Operators should confirm current CBP procedures and any advance notice requirements before planning an international arrival. The presence of on-site clearance is a significant operational advantage for business aviation traffic given the airport's Tier 1 volume.
What is the longest runway at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport?
The longest runway at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport is 03R/21L, a concrete surface measuring 6,001 feet by 100 feet. This runway also has an Engineered Materials Arresting System measuring 160 feet wide by 600 feet long at the departure end of runway 21L. The airport's two other runways, 16/34 and 03L/21R, are shorter asphalt surfaces at 3,968 feet and 3,746 feet respectively. All three of these runways, plus a small helicopter pad, are paved.
Is there a weight restriction for aircraft operating at KPDK?
Yes, aircraft with a maximum gross certified weight exceeding 75,000 pounds require prior permission to operate at KPDK. All transient military aircraft also require prior permission regardless of weight. Dispatchers planning heavier business jet operations into DeKalb-Peachtree Airport should confirm PPR status well ahead of the flight. These restrictions apply on top of the airport's standard towered operations and Class D procedures.
Are there noise or curfew restrictions at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport?
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport maintains a voluntary night curfew from 2300 to 0600 local time, with high-power engine and maintenance runups prohibited from 2200 to 0700. Noise-sensitive areas surround the airport in all quadrants, and pilots are directed to use close-in departure procedures. These measures reflect KPDK's location within a densely populated section of the Atlanta metro area. Operators scheduling evening or early-morning movements should factor these voluntary restrictions into trip planning.
What ground operational hazards should pilots be aware of at KPDK?
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport has a documented history of runway incursions, and pilots are advised to remain alert during all ground operations. Multiple runway and taxiway crossings are required when moving around the airport, increasing the risk of conflict. All of taxiway K, all of taxiway L, and the section of taxiway C east of taxiway D are designated non-movement areas. Heavy VFR helicopter operations also occur in the northwest corner and eastside of the airport, near the runway 16 threshold, adding to the traffic complexity dispatchers should brief crews on.