KPDK 33.88N 84.30W · ELEV 1,003 FT

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Medium airport · PDK

DeKalb Peachtree Airport.

Atlanta, Georgia · 1,003 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.

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4.6/5

Google rating

252 ratings

Operators based

1,003

Elevation ft

Scheduled service

Atlanta, GeorgiaELEV 1,003 FTMedium airportScheduled service

4.6

Google rating

252

Google reviews

ratings on Google

Based operators

charter operators on the field

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

1,003

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

#10 / 39

Georgia airports by Google rating

4.6★ across 252 Google ratings , ranked against 39 rated GA fields.

2 operators

Charter fleet based on the field

More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.

11 nm

To the nearest alternate

Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE), 5 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Field brief

DeKalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK / PDK) is a mid-sized airport serving Atlanta, Georgia. The airport sits 1,003 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.

The airport anchors local charter capacity, Aero Center Epps Atlanta and FlightWorks are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE, 11 nm), Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY, 12 nm), and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL, 16 nm). With 4 runways, the longest 6,001-foot paved runway, PDK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.

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Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 3 FBOs · directory

Aero Center Atlanta
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SHANE DALE FBO Manager sdale@aerocenters.com An experience with Aero Center Epps Atlanta is truly a departure from the ordinary. Since 1965, our team of 150 members has provided exceptional service at Peachtree DeKalb Airport (PDK Airport) in Atlanta, GA. We take pride being the only independent full-service fixed-base operator (FBO) at Georgia’s second busiest airport.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Open 24 hours
- Unicom 129.05
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- +17 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Atlantic Aviation Atlanta Peachtree
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At Atlantic Aviation PDK, we always put the customer first. Our exceptional staff will serve all of your aircraft needs and ensure you enjoy your time on the ground in our beautiful new state-of-the-art facility. Let our friendly CSR staff take care of it all.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 130.7
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- GPU
- +3 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Atlanta
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Once host to the 1996 Summer Olympics. Atlanta is a city full of culture and unique sights. From the Massive Georgia Aquarium to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site there is always something new around every corner. Take a stroll downtown around Centennial Olympic Park or attend one of the many music events that are hosted in this friendly Georgia city.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.90
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +22 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

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Field capability

Charts on SkyVector

Field data

ICAO

KPDK

IATA

PDK

FAA / Local

PDK

Elevation

1,003 ft

Coordinates

33.8763° N · 84.3021° W

Airspace

D · Delta

Size

Medium

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs GA fields

state range 19–1,535 ft

At 1,003 ft, PDK sits higher than 84% of the 69 Georgia fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

4 runways

longest 6,001 ft

3R/21L
6,001 ft × 100 ftConcreteLighted
16/34
3,968 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
3L/21R
3,746 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
H1
56 ft × 56 ftConcreteLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 6,001 ft

PDK's 6,001 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.

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Access & alternates

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Destinations served

Atlanta, GA

Location

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KPDK · DeKalb Peachtree Airport · Atlanta, GA

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Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from PDK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
Nashville (BNA)	179 nm	49m
Washington DC (IAD)	449 nm	1h 27m
Palm Beach (PBI)	484 nm	1h 32m
Chicago (ORD)	515 nm	1h 36m
Miami (MIA)	528 nm	1h 38m
Houston (HOU)	615 nm	1h 50m
Dallas (DAL)	632 nm	1h 52m
New York (TEB)	643 nm	1h 54m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use PDK?: DeKalb Peachtree Airport's longest paved runway is 6,001 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 PDK?: DeKalb Peachtree Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 6,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at PDK?: Yes. 2 charter operators list DeKalb Peachtree Airport as a home base, including Aero Center Epps Atlanta, FlightWorks. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
Which FBOs are at DeKalb Peachtree Airport?: 3 FBOs serve PDK: Aero Center Atlanta, Atlantic Aviation Atlanta Peachtree and Signature Flight Support Atlanta. 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 PDK?: The closest alternate is Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE), about 11 nm away, followed by Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY) at 12 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from PDK to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 27m (449 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 32m (484 nm), Chicago about 1h 36m (515 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.