Cobb County International / McCollum Field (KRYY), Georgia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Cobb County International / McCollum Field (KRYY) is a towered public airport located about 19 nautical miles from downtown Atlanta, Georgia, serving as a business aviation hub in the northwest metro area. The field operates as an international airport of entry with on-site customs services, and its FAA TFMSC data for 2025 shows business aviation activity as the dominant share of a total 17,299 annual operations. Nearby fields including Dobbins ARB, Fulton County Executive / Charlie Brown Field, and DeKalb-Peachtree provide additional traffic context for operators working the Atlanta area.
Runways
Cobb County International / McCollum Field has one paved runway, 09/27, 6,295 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Cobb County International / McCollum Field has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 12am, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Cobb County International / McCollum 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
Cobb County International / McCollum Field recorded 12,553 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at KRYY concentrates notably in September and October, with each month showing well over 1,400 operations compared to a baseline near 800 to 1,050 in other months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 1,542 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 5.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Cobb County International / McCollum Field has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures and other notes.
Blasting occurs Monday through Friday from sunrise to sunset, 2,000 feet from the approach end of Runway 27.
When the control tower is closed, pilots activate MALSF lighting on Runway 27 and HIRL lighting on Runway 09/27 via CTAF.
A road lies between 0 and 200 feet from the runway ends, 380 feet right and 180 feet left of the runway.
The Runway 09 approach has a 19:1 ratio to a displaced threshold, with trees up to 85 feet tall located 1,395 feet from the runway, 532 feet left of centerline.
Runway 9 is the calm wind runway during VFR conditions.
Turbine and jet aircraft operators are requested to use NBAA noise abatement program procedures or comparable procedures from the aircraft manufacturer.
Airport mowing takes place from spring through autumn.
Coyotes are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
The north apron at the Taxiway A-1 connector is restricted to Group 1 aircraft only.
Taxiway B is closed between Taxiway B5 and B6 to aircraft with wingspans of 79 feet or greater.
The airport is designated an international airport of entry and operates as a user fee airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Cobb County International / McCollum Field has five airfields within 19 NM. The closest is Dobbins Arb (KMGE), 7.22 NM southeast.
Part of the Atlanta area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KRYY have on-site customs for international arrivals?
Yes. Cobb County International / McCollum Field has CBP inspection services available on site, along with a USDA compliance agreement for agricultural inspections. The airport is designated as an international airport of entry, and it operates as a user fee airport, so operators should arrange clearance in advance rather than assume walk-up service. This setup allows KRYY to handle international general aviation traffic without diverting to a larger regional customs facility. Confirm fee and scheduling requirements directly with the airport before planning an international arrival.
What is the runway configuration at Cobb County International / McCollum Field?
Cobb County International / McCollum Field, KRYY, has a single paved runway, 09/27, measuring 6,295 feet long and 100 feet wide with a concrete surface. Runway 9 serves as the calm wind runway during VFR conditions. When the tower is closed, pilots activate MALSF lighting on Runway 27 and HIRL on Runway 09/27 via CTAF. There is no crosswind runway, so operators should factor wind conditions into planning around this single-runway layout.
Are there any taxiway restrictions for larger business jets at KRYY?
Yes. At Cobb County International / McCollum Field, Taxiway B is closed between Taxiway B5 and B6 to aircraft with wingspans of 79 feet or greater. Separately, the north apron at the Taxiway A-1 connector is restricted to Group 1 aircraft only. Operators of larger business jets need to account for these limitations when planning ground routing and parking at KRYY. Dispatchers should verify current aircraft group classification against these restrictions before filing a flight plan into the field.
What obstacles or approach restrictions affect operations at KRYY?
Cobb County International / McCollum Field has several noted obstructions affecting approach and ground operations. The Runway 09 approach has a 19:1 ratio to a displaced threshold, with trees as tall as 85 feet located 1,395 feet from the runway, 532 feet left of centerline. A road crosses close to the runway ends, sitting between 0 and 200 feet from the ends, 380 feet right and 180 feet left of the runway. Blasting also occurs on weekdays from sunrise to sunset, 2,000 feet from the approach end of Runway 27. Pilots and dispatchers should account for these factors during approach planning at KRYY.
Is there a seasonal pattern to traffic at KRYY?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Cobb County International / McCollum Field shows a clear seasonal concentration. Monthly operations run in the 800 to 1,050 range for most of the year, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. September and October stand out sharply, with 1,542 and 1,459 operations respectively, well above the rest of the year. Dispatchers planning fall visits to KRYY should expect a busier airport environment during this period compared to other months.