2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
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ASWANG4★ on Google
Airports / Georgia / AHN
Medium airport · AHN
Athens Ben Epps Airport.
Athens, Georgia · 808 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
63 ratings
1
Operators based
808
Elevation ft
Athens, GeorgiaELEV 808 FTMedium airport
4.6
Google rating
63
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
808
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#14 / 39
Georgia airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 63 Google ratings , ranked against 39 rated GA fields.
45 nm
To the nearest alternate
Anderson Regional Airport (AND), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Athens Ben Epps Airport (KAHN / AHN) is a mid-sized airport serving Athens, Georgia. The airport sits 808 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Charter Jet Transport, Inc. is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Anderson Regional Airport (AND, 45 nm), DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK, 49 nm), and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL, 58 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,122-foot paved runway, AHN can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from AHN depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Athens.
1 FBO serves KAHN. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Athens/Ben Epps Airport
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Sun-Sat 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM (FBO); airport attendance 0600-2100
- Unicom 122.95
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- +2 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It’s about a $20 uber ride to Athens or use hertz for an easy rental.”
Heather P5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Athens Ben Epps Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KAHN
IATA
AHN
FAA / Local
AHN
Elevation
808 ft
Coordinates
33.9488° N · 83.3256° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs GA fields
state range 19–1,535 ft
At 808 ft, AHN sits higher than 71% of the 69 Georgia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,122 ft
- 09/276,122 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 02/203,995 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,122 ft
AHN's 6,122 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 45nmANDAnderson Regional AirportAnderson
- 49nmPDKDeKalb Peachtree AirportAtlanta
- 58nmATLHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International AirportAtlanta
- 59nmMGEDobbins Air Reserve BaseMarietta
- 60nmFTYFulton County Airport Brown FieldAtlanta
- 63nmKRYYCobb County International Airport-McCollum FieldAtlanta
Location
Open the full mapKAHN · Athens Ben Epps Airport · Athens, GA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AHN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 210 nm | 53m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 413 nm | 1h 22m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 467 nm | 1h 29m |
| Miami (MIA) | 514 nm | 1h 36m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 528 nm | 1h 38m |
| New York (TEB) | 605 nm | 1h 48m |
| Houston (HOU) | 662 nm | 1h 56m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 681 nm | 1h 59m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AHN?
- Athens Ben Epps Airport's longest paved runway is 6,122 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AHN?
- Athens Ben Epps Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,122 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at AHN?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Athens Ben Epps Airport as a home base, including Charter Jet Transport, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Athens Ben Epps Airport?
- One FBO serves AHN: Athens/Ben Epps Airport. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to AHN?
- The closest alternate is Anderson Regional Airport (AND), about 45 nm away, followed by DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) at 49 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AHN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 53m (210 nm), Washington DC about 1h 22m (413 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 29m (467 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.