Cherokee County Regional (KCNI), Georgia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Cherokee County Regional Airport (KCNI) is a public-use, non-towered field in Canton, Georgia, sitting at 1,220 feet elevation with a single paved runway. The airport handles a steady flow of business aviation traffic and is positioned within reach of several other regional fields north of the Atlanta metro area, with customs clearance available nearby at KRYY rather than onsite.
Runways
Cherokee County Regional has one paved runway, 05/23, 5,003 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Cherokee County Regional has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Cherokee County Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Cobb County International / McCollum Field (KRYY), 20 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Cherokee County Regional recorded 3,957 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June, September, October and November.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 372 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 2.7 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Cherokee County Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and noise procedures.
For approach and departure service south of KCNI, contact Atlanta TRACON. For approach and departure service north of KCNI, contact Atlanta ARTCC.
REIL for Runway 05 and Runway 23, PAPI for Runway 05 and Runway 23, and HIRL for Runway 05/23 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Radio transmissions from the departure end of Runway 23 may not be reliable due to terrain.
Runway 23 is preferred for noise abatement.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Cherokee County Regional has five airfields within 25 NM. The closest is Pickens County (KJZP), 8.66 NM north.
Part of the Atlanta area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KCNI
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KCNI have?
Cherokee County Regional operates a single asphalt runway, 05/23, measuring 5,003 feet long and 100 feet wide. This length accommodates most business jet traffic without significant restriction. The airport is non-towered, so pilots coordinate movements on CTAF rather than through a tower. Approach and departure service is provided by Atlanta TRACON for traffic south of the field, and by Atlanta ARTCC for traffic north of the field. There is no second runway or crosswind option at KCNI.
Is fuel available at KCNI?
Cherokee County Regional stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel, with the Jet A recorded in the data as A+ grade. Fuel service aligns with the field's attendance schedule, which runs daily from 0800 to 1800 local time. Outside those hours, fuel access should not be assumed. Dispatchers planning flights to KCNI should confirm timing against this window when arrivals or departures fall near the edges of the attendance schedule.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KCNI?
Yes, Cherokee County Regional publishes a noise abatement preference for Runway 23. Pilots are asked to favor this runway when operational conditions allow. Separately, the airport notes that radio transmissions from the departure end of Runway 23 may not be reliable due to terrain. Crews departing that direction should be aware that communication with ATC or CTAF traffic could be affected until clear of the local terrain.
Does KCNI have customs clearance onsite?
No, Cherokee County Regional does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-capable airport is KRYY, located approximately 19.95 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance in this area of Georgia should plan to route through KRYY or another designated port of entry rather than KCNI. Dispatchers should factor this distance into ground transportation or repositioning plans for international arrivals.
How busy is Cherokee County Regional Airport?
Cherokee County Regional, identified as KCNI, recorded 4,771 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 3,957 of those classified as business aviation activity. Monthly business aviation operations ranged from around 259 in January to 372 in both June and September, showing a fairly steady traffic pattern through the year without a sharp seasonal spike. This places the airport at ops tier 1 in Skystar's classification. The field serves as a regional option for business aviation traffic in the greater Atlanta area, roughly 447 nautical miles from the nearest major metro reference point.