Dawson Municipal (16J), Georgia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Dawson Municipal Airport (16J) is a public-use general aviation field in Dawson, Georgia, with a single paved runway and no control tower. Business aviation activity in 2025 totaled 178 operations against 443 total operations, according to FAA TFMSC data, placing it among the more lightly trafficked fields in the region. Fuel is available on an attended schedule rather than around the clock, and the nearest customs service sits well outside the immediate area at Macon.
Runways
Dawson Municipal has one paved runway, 14/32, 4,507 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Dawson Municipal has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 10am to 4pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Dawson Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Middle Georgia Regional (KMCN), 69 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Dawson Municipal recorded 178 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at Dawson Municipal peaked in November at 30 operations and dipped as low as 5 in June, indicating a concentration of activity in spring and late fall months rather than an even year-round distribution.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 30 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 2.8 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Dawson Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
The PAPI for runway 14 and runway 32 operates continuously. The MIRL for runway 14/32 is preset to medium intensity from dusk until 2200; after 2200 it must be activated via CTAF.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Birds are present in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Jacksonville ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Dawson Municipal has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Southwest Georgia Regional (KABY), 16.96 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does 16J offer for arrivals and departures?
Dawson Municipal (16J) has one paved runway, designated 14/32, measuring 4,507 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This single strip handles all traffic at the field, and pilots should note the runway is the same length listed as the airport's maximum paved distance. There is no parallel or crosswind runway option at this facility.
Is fuel available at Dawson Municipal Airport (16J)?
Dawson Municipal Airport offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel, with the Jet A listed under the A+ designation. Fuel service follows the field's attended schedule, Monday through Friday from 1000 to 1600 local time, rather than being available continuously. Operators planning arrivals outside that window should account for the limited attendance hours when scheduling fuel needs.
Can international flights clear customs at 16J?
Dawson Municipal Airport does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is at Macon (KMCN), located approximately 69.14 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance should plan to route through that airport rather than expecting on-field processing at Dawson.
What wildlife hazards are reported at Dawson Municipal Airport?
Dawson Municipal Airport (16J) reports both deer on and in the vicinity of the airport, along with birds in the vicinity of the airport. These are listed as general operational remarks affecting the field. Crews should maintain vigilance during approach, landing, and ground operations given these ongoing wildlife hazard notations.