DeKalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK)
Medium airport · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Airport data
| Name | DeKalb Peachtree Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPDK |
| IATA | PDK |
| Elevation | 1,003 ft (306 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°52'35" W 84°18'8" 33.87633, -84.30213 |
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 3,968 ft (1209 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 3L/21R | 3,746 ft (1142 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 3R/21L | 6,001 ft (1829 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
| H1/ | 56 ft (17 m) | 56 ft | CON | Yes |
DeKalb Peachtree Airport at a glance
DeKalb Peachtree Airport is a medium airport in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, known to airline systems as PDK. The field elevation of 1,003 ft (306 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPDK 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 4 runways, the longest — 3R/21L — offers 6,001 ft (1829 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 3R points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPDK 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 DeKalb Peachtree Airport
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 | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Fulton County Airport Brown Field | KFTY | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | KATL | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field | KRYY | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Athens Ben Epps Airport | KAHN | 90 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for DeKalb Peachtree Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,003 ft field elevation of DeKalb Peachtree 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 DeKalb Peachtree Airport
What is the ICAO code of DeKalb Peachtree Airport?
The ICAO identifier of DeKalb Peachtree Airport is KPDK, and its IATA code is PDK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is DeKalb Peachtree Airport above sea level?
DeKalb Peachtree Airport sits at an elevation of 1,003 feet (306 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is DeKalb Peachtree Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.8763, -84.3021 — in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dobbins Air Reserve Base, about 20 km away.
Does KPDK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPDK 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 DeKalb Peachtree Airport?
DeKalb Peachtree Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 3R/21L, measures 6,001 ft (1829 m) with a CON surface.