Thomaston-Upson County Airport (KOPN), Georgia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Thomaston-Upson County Airport (KOPN) is a public-use, non-towered field in Thomaston, Georgia, serving as a business aviation point roughly 37 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The airport recorded 1,791 total annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 920 of those movements. A single 6,350-foot asphalt runway handles all traffic, supported by fuel service during published attendance hours.
Runways
Thomaston-Upson County Airport has one paved runway, 12/30, 6,350 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
Thomaston-Upson County Airport 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
Thomaston-Upson County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Middle Georgia Regional (KMCN), 35 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Thomaston-Upson County Airport recorded 920 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October and December. Business aviation traffic at KOPN is concentrated in the fourth quarter, with October, November, and December each posting over 100 monthly operations compared to fewer than 40 in January.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 112 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Thomaston-Upson County Airport averages 21.5 days above 90°F in July and 13.7 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.5°F, and January the coldest, at 56.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Thomaston-Upson County Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: access and runway notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta Approach; when approach is closed, contact Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Activate the MALSR on runway 30 and the PAPI on runways 12 and 30 via CTAF. The MIRL on runway 12/30 is preset to medium intensity from dusk until 0000; after 0000, activate via CTAF.
A 6-foot fence and a road are located 198 feet left of centerline, 200 feet from the runway end.
A 34:1 approach slope applies to the displaced threshold.
A 50:1 approach slope applies to the displaced threshold.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Thomaston-Upson County Airport has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Griffin-Spalding County, 16.34 NM north.
Part of the Central Georgia area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at KOPN?
Thomaston-Upson County Airport does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is at KMCN, located approximately 34.79 nautical miles away. Flight crews requiring customs processing should plan to clear at that airport before or after operations at KOPN. There is no CANPASS or onsite customs officer designation associated with this field. Dispatchers should factor in the ground or air repositioning time to KMCN when planning international arrivals.
What fuel is available at Thomaston-Upson County Airport?
Thomaston-Upson County Airport, identifier KOPN, stocks both 100LL and A+ fuel grades, and Jet A is also available on the field. Fuel service aligns with the field's attendance schedule, which runs all week from 0800 to 1800 local time. Operators arriving outside these hours should plan accordingly since fuel availability is tied to attendance. No specific fuel truck or self-serve details beyond grade availability are noted in the airport data. Confirming hours ahead of arrival is advisable for after-hours operations.
What is the runway configuration at KOPN?
KOPN has a single paved runway, designated 12/30, measuring 6350 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's longest paved surface, matching the field's maximum paved runway length. The runway supports business aviation traffic that made up the majority of the 1,791 annual operations recorded in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. There is no parallel or crosswind runway at this field. Approach lighting includes MALSR on runway 30 and PAPI on both runway ends.
Does Thomaston-Upson County Airport see seasonal traffic variation?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Thomaston-Upson County Airport, KOPN, is concentrated toward the later months of the year. Monthly bizav operations climbed from 34 in January to a peak of 112 in December, with October and November also showing elevated counts above 100 operations. Mid-year months such as January and February show comparatively lower activity. Dispatchers planning fourth-quarter operations at KOPN should anticipate busier ramp conditions relative to the first quarter. This pattern is drawn from 2025 FAA TFMSC traffic data.
What obstacles should pilots be aware of near KOPN runway ends?
Thomaston-Upson County Airport reports a close-in obstruction consisting of a 6-foot fence and a road located 198 feet left of centerline and 200 feet from the runway end. Additionally, the approach to the displaced threshold carries published clearance slopes of 34:1 and 50:1 on the affected runway ends. These figures indicate a relatively shallow obstacle clearance gradient compared to standard approach slopes. Pilots flying visual or non-precision approaches at KOPN should review these obstruction details before arrival. The airport's single runway, 12/30, is affected by these published obstacle notes.