GA2
Peach State Aerodrome
VFR
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Name
Peach State Aerodrome
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ICAO
GA2
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- Restriction
- Region
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Timezone
8:44 pm (EST)
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Municipality
Williamson
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Coordinates
33° 11′ 0″ N 84° 22′ 40″ E
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Elevation
926 ft (282 m MSL)
About Peach State Aerodrome
Peach State Aerodrome (FAA LID: GA2) is a public grass strip located 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Williamson, Georgia, in the United States. Peach State Aerodrome is located in picturesque rural Pike County, 27 nautical miles (50 km) south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
At last report, there were twenty-one aircraft based at Peach State Aerodrome, including one multi-engine. Average operations per week over one 12-month period totaled sixty-seven, 79% local flights and 21% transient flights.
In addition to hosting various annual fly-in events oriented towards vintage and unusual aircraft, Peach State Aerodrome serves as home to the Barnstormer's Grill restaurant, popular with transient pilots and local residents. Adjoining the restaurant is the Candler Field Museum, home to 1920s era aircraft, vehicles, and memorabilia.
Peach State Aerodrome also hosts EAA Chapter 468, the Candler Field Flying Club, and the Barnstormer's Workshop. Adjacent to the airport is Peach State Airpark, a subdivision for pilots who share interest in experimental, warbird or antique aircraft.