Fulton County Airport Brown Field (KFTY)
Medium airport · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Fulton County Airport Brown Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFTY |
| IATA | FTY |
| Elevation | 841 ft (256 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°46'45" W 84°31'17" 33.77910, -84.52140 |
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,797 ft (1767 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Fulton County Airport Brown Field at a glance
Fulton County Airport Brown Field is a medium airport in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, known to airline systems as FTY. The field elevation of 841 ft (256 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFTY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 5,797 ft (1767 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFTY 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 Fulton County Airport Brown Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dobbins Air Reserve Base | KMGE | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | KATL | 18 km (10 NM) |
| DeKalb Peachtree Airport | KPDK | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field | KRYY | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Richard B Russell Airport | KRMG | 86 km (46 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fulton County Airport Brown Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 841 ft field elevation of Fulton County Airport Brown Field 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 Fulton County Airport Brown Field
What is the ICAO code of Fulton County Airport Brown Field?
The ICAO identifier of Fulton County Airport Brown Field is KFTY, and its IATA code is FTY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fulton County Airport Brown Field above sea level?
Fulton County Airport Brown Field sits at an elevation of 841 feet (256 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fulton County Airport Brown Field located?
The airport lies at 33.7791, -84.5214 — in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dobbins Air Reserve Base, about 15 km away.
Does KFTY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFTY 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 Fulton County Airport Brown Field?
Fulton County Airport Brown Field has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,797 ft (1767 m) with a ASP surface.