Airports / Georgia / WDR
Barrow County Airport.
Winder, Georgia · 943 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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32 ratings
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Operators based
943
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Winder, Georgia, Barrow County Airport (KWDR / WDR) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 943 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into WDR for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN, 17 nm), DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK, 32 nm), and Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE, 42 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,202-foot paved runway, WDR can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from WDR depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Winder.
1 FBO serves KWDR. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Romanair WDR, Inc.
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- M-F 7-6, Sat-Sun 9-5
- Unicom 123.0
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
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- Phone
- Website
- Address
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Field capability
ICAO
KWDR
IATA
WDR
FAA / Local
WDR
Elevation
943 ft
Coordinates
33.9829° N · 83.6674° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs GA fields
state range 19–1,535 ft
At 943 ft, WDR sits higher than 78% of the 69 Georgia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,202 ft
- 13/315,202 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05/233,607 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,202 ft
WDR's 5,202 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 17nmAHNAthens Ben Epps AirportAthens
- 32nmPDKDeKalb Peachtree AirportAtlanta
- 42nmMGEDobbins Air Reserve BaseMarietta
- 43nmATLHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International AirportAtlanta
- 44nmFTYFulton County Airport Brown FieldAtlanta
- 46nmKRYYCobb County International Airport-McCollum FieldAtlanta
Location
Open the full mapKWDR · Barrow County Airport · Winder, GA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WDR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 196 nm | 51m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 423 nm | 1h 23m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 476 nm | 1h 30m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 520 nm | 1h 37m |
| Miami (MIA) | 522 nm | 1h 37m |
| New York (TEB) | 616 nm | 1h 50m |
| Houston (HOU) | 647 nm | 1h 54m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 664 nm | 1h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use WDR?
- Barrow County Airport's longest paved runway is 5,202 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 WDR?
- Barrow County Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,202 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Barrow County Airport?
- One FBO serves WDR: Romanair WDR, Inc.. 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 WDR?
- The closest alternate is Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN), about 17 nm away, followed by DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) at 32 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WDR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 23m (423 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 30m (476 nm), Chicago about 1h 37m (520 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.