Elbert County-Patz Field (KEBA), Georgia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Elbert County-Patz Field is a non-towered public airport in Elberton, Georgia, offering a single paved runway for general and business aviation. Traffic through KEBA remains light, with business aviation operations tracked by the FAA against a total annual count of 327.
Runways
Elbert County-Patz Field has one paved runway, 11/29, 5,004 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Elbert County-Patz Field has 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Elbert County-Patz Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Greenville Spartanburg International (KGSP), 56 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Elbert County-Patz Field recorded 108 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April. Business aviation activity at KEBA peaks in April, November, and December, while July and August see the fewest operations of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 17 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Elbert County-Patz Field averages 13.9 days above 90°F in July, 20.3 freeze days in January and 0.1 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.2°F, and January the coldest, at 53.2°F.
Weather station is 3.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Elbert County-Patz Field has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
On the runway 29 approach, trees 36 feet tall are located 452 feet from the runway end and 280 feet south of the centerline. Trees 57 feet tall are located 770 feet from the runway end and 295 feet south of the centerline. Trees 66 feet tall are located 992 feet from the runway end and 30 feet south of the centerline.
PAPI for runway 11 and 29, and MIRL for runway 11/29, are pilot-activated via CTAF. MIRL for runway 11/29 is unavailable during daylight hours, as it operates on a photocell.
The runway 11 PAPI is unusable 6 degrees to the right of the runway centerline.
The runway 29 PAPI is unusable 8 degrees to the left of the runway centerline.
A road is located 200 feet south of the runway centerline.
Rising terrain, 10 feet high, is located north of runway 11/29, starting from the runway centerline.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Elbert County-Patz Field has five airfields within 34 NM. The closest is Washington / Wilkes County (KIIY), 19.02 NM south.
Part of the Greenville and Spartanburg area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KEBA
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jet A fuel available at KEBA?
Elbert County-Patz Field stocks only 100LL fuel; Jet A is not available on the field. Operators needing Jet A should plan a fuel stop elsewhere before or after using this airport.
What runway does KEBA offer for business aviation traffic?
KEBA has a single paved runway, 11/29, measuring 5,004 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most business aircraft operating into Elbert County-Patz Field.
Where is the nearest customs facility to Elbert County-Patz Field?
Elbert County-Patz Field (KEBA) does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs airport is KGSP, located approximately 56 nautical miles away.