Tom B David Field (KCZL), Georgia
Landing essentials
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Overview
Tom B David Field, identified by the code KCZL, serves Calhoun, Georgia, with a single paved runway supporting business aviation traffic in the northwest Georgia region. The field is non-towered and sits roughly 37 nautical miles from the nearest metro area, with fuel and self-service options available to support transient operators. Annual operations recorded by the FAA TFMSC place business aviation as the dominant share of traffic through the field.
Runways
Tom B David Field has one paved runway, 17/35, 6,034 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
Tom B David Field has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Tom B David Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Cobb County International / McCollum Field (KRYY), 32 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Tom B David Field recorded 574 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at KCZL is concentrated notably in September and November, which together account for a disproportionate share of the year's operations compared to other months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 78 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 8.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Tom B David Field has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
PAPI for runway 17 and 35, and MIRL for runway 17/35, are pilot-activated on CTAF. MIRL for runway 17/35 is preset to medium intensity from dusk until 2200; to increase intensity or activate lighting after 2200, use CTAF.
The approach slope is 20:1 to the displaced threshold, with trees located 2172 feet out and 318 feet left of centerline.
Deer and other wildlife are present on or in the vicinity of the airport.
Self-service fuel is available and accepts credit card payment.
For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Tom B David Field has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (KRMG), 12.53 NM southwest.
Part of the Chattanooga area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KCZL offer for business aircraft?
Tom B David Field, identified by the code KCZL, has a single paved runway, 17/35, measuring 6034 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most business jet types operating into the field. The airport is non-towered, so arriving and departing traffic coordinates over the common frequency. Pilots should note the approach slope and obstacle information published for the runway, since terrain and tree clearance affect the displaced threshold on one end.
Is there customs clearance available at KCZL?
Tom B David Field does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is located at KRYY, approximately 31.52 nautical miles away. Operators planning international arrivals into KCZL need to route their customs clearance through that facility rather than expecting service on the field. This distance should factor into trip planning for any flight requiring inbound clearance before or instead of landing directly at Calhoun.
What fuel is available at KCZL?
Tom B David Field stocks 100LL and A+ fuel, and Jet A is confirmed available on the field. Self-service fueling is available and accepts credit card payment, which supports operations outside staffed hours. The airport's attendance schedule runs 0800-1800 from November through March and extends to 0800-2000 from April through October. Outside those windows, self-service fueling remains the option for arriving aircraft at KCZL.
When does business aviation traffic peak at KCZL?
Business aviation traffic at Tom B David Field concentrates in specific months rather than spreading evenly across the year. September recorded 78 operations and November recorded 73, the two highest months in the 2025 FAA TFMSC data, compared to lower counts such as 29 in April and 35 in February. Dispatchers scheduling trips into KCZL during September or November should anticipate a busier field relative to other months. Annual business aviation operations totaled 574 out of 859 total operations recorded for the airport that year.
Are there wildlife hazards reported at KCZL?
Yes, Tom B David Field has a published remark noting deer and other wildlife on or in the vicinity of the airport. This is a standing operational note rather than a seasonal warning, so crews should maintain awareness during all phases of ground and low-altitude flight operations. Combined with the field's non-towered status, pilots are responsible for their own traffic and hazard scanning on approach, departure, and while taxiing at KCZL.