Athens Ben Epps Airport (KAHN)
Medium airport · Athens, Georgia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Athens Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAHN |
| IATA | AHN |
| Elevation | 808 ft (246 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°56'56" W 83°19'32" 33.94884, -83.32563 |
| Location | Athens, Georgia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,995 ft (1218 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 6,122 ft (1866 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Athens Ben Epps Airport at a glance
Athens Ben Epps Airport is a medium airport in Athens, Georgia, United States, known to airline systems as AHN. The field elevation of 808 ft (246 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAHN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 6,122 ft (1866 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAHN 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 Athens Ben Epps Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Regional Airport | KAND | 83 km (45 NM) |
| DeKalb Peachtree Airport | KPDK | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | KATL | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Dobbins Air Reserve Base | KMGE | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Fulton County Airport Brown Field | KFTY | 112 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Athens Ben Epps Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 808 ft field elevation of Athens Ben Epps 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 Athens Ben Epps Airport
What is the ICAO code of Athens Ben Epps Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Athens Ben Epps Airport is KAHN, and its IATA code is AHN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Athens Ben Epps Airport above sea level?
Athens Ben Epps Airport sits at an elevation of 808 feet (246 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Athens Ben Epps Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.9488, -83.3256 — in Athens, Georgia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Anderson Regional Airport, about 83 km away.
Does KAHN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAHN 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 Athens Ben Epps Airport?
Athens Ben Epps Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 6,122 ft (1866 m) with a ASP surface.