Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field (KRYY)
Medium airport · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRYY |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°0'47" W 84°35'50" 34.01316, -84.59721 |
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,295 ft (1919 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field at a glance
Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field is a medium airport in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The field elevation of 1,040 ft (317 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRYY 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, 09/27, offers 6,295 ft (1919 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 KRYY 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 Cobb County International Airport-McCollum 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 | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Fulton County Airport Brown Field | KFTY | 27 km (15 NM) |
| DeKalb Peachtree Airport | KPDK | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | KATL | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Richard B Russell Airport | KRMG | 64 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,040 ft field elevation of Cobb County International Airport-McCollum 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 Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field
What is the ICAO code of Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field?
The ICAO identifier of Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field is KRYY, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field above sea level?
Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet (317 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field located?
The airport lies at 34.0132, -84.5972 — in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dobbins Air Reserve Base, about 13 km away.
Does KRYY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRYY 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 Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field?
Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 6,295 ft (1919 m) with a ASP surface.