Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (KABY)
Medium airport · Albany, Georgia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Southwest Georgia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KABY |
| IATA | ABY |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°31'59" W 84°11'46" 31.53295, -84.19621 |
| Location | Albany, Georgia, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,601 ft (2012 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 5,200 ft (1585 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport at a glance
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is a medium airport in Albany, Georgia, United States, known to airline systems as ABY. The field elevation of 197 ft (60 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KABY are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 6,601 ft (2012 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KABY shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moody Air Force Base | KVAD | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Lawson Army Air Field | KLSF | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Valdosta Regional Airport | KVLD | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Dothan Regional Airport | KDHN | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Tallahassee International Airport | KTLH | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 197 ft field elevation of Southwest Georgia Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Southwest Georgia Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is KABY, and its IATA code is ABY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Southwest Georgia Regional Airport above sea level?
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Southwest Georgia Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.5329, -84.1962 — in Albany, Georgia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Moody Air Force Base, about 114 km away.
Does KABY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KABY appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport?
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,601 ft (2012 m) with a ASP surface.