KFTY Fulton County Airport Brown Field
Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY) is a towered general-aviation airport in Atlanta, Georgia, at 841 ft elevation, with one runway, 08/26 (5,797 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KFTY · FAA FTY · IATA FTY |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlanta, GA · 33.7791, -84.5214 |
| Elevation | 841 ft MSL (256 m) |
| Tower | 118.45 MHz (COUNTY TWR) |
| ATIS | 120.175 MHz |
| FAA charts | 13 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KFTY METAR and TAF
METAR KFTY 010453Z 07008KT 10SM FEW060 OVC085 16/05 A3038 RMK AO2 RAB01E10B41E50 SLP284 P0000 T01610050 402170128 $| Wind | From 070° at 8 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Few 6,000 ft, Overcast 8,500 ft · ceiling 8,500 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 16°C (61°F) / 5°C (41°F) · spread 11°C |
| Altimeter | 30.38 inHg (1029 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP284: sea-level pressure 1028.4 hPa · T01610050: temperature 16.1°C, dew point 5.0°C · $: the station needs maintenance
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (070° true at 8 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 08: headwind 8 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the left
- RWY 26: tailwind 8 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 01:34Z · valid 1st 02Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KFTY 010134Z 0102/0124 09008G17KT P6SM BKN120 OVC200 FM010400 08009KT P6SM SCT060 OVC150 PROB30 0106/0110 6SM -SHRA BR SCT012 BKN030 FM011200 08011G18KT P6SM VCSH BKN020 FM011800 08011G20KT P6SM BKN050- Initially · 1st 02Z – 1st 24Z: wind 090° at 8 kt, gusting 17 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 12,000 ft, overcast 20,000 ft
- From · 1st 04:00Z: wind 080° at 9 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 6,000 ft, overcast 15,000 ft
- 30% chance · 1st 06Z – 1st 10Z: visibility 6 statute miles · light rain showers, mist · scattered 1,200 ft, broken 3,000 ft
- From · 1st 12:00Z: wind 080° at 11 kt, gusting 18 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 2,000 ft
- From · 1st 18:00Z: wind 080° at 11 kt, gusting 20 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 5,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 / 26 | 5,797 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | ATLANTA APP/DEP | 121.0 |
| ATIS | 120.175 | |
| CTAF | 118.45 | |
| Ground | 121.7 | |
| Radio (FSS) | MACON RDO | 122.2 |
| Tower | COUNTY TWR | 118.45 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KFTY before you fly.
FAA charts for KFTY — d-TPP 2611
13 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 4
Arrivals (STAR) 6
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KFTY on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.