UNIVERSITY of GEORGIA FOOTBALL

ATHENS, GA

SEPTEMBER 5 – NOVEMBER 28, 2026

SPECIAL AIR TRAFFIC PROCEDURES

Special air traffic procedures to manage increased traffic, enhance safety, and minimize delays are in effect for the following University of Georgia home football games.

Georgia Home Football Schedule

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Traffic Management Initiatives may be required during peak traffic periods or during periods of reduced airport capacity. Pilots should be prepared for potential reroute, mile-in-trail or altitude restriction, holding, ground delay, or ground stop. Plan to arrive early, if possible, to avoid delays, airspace congestion, and limited parking.

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER

The Athens Air Traffic Control Tower (AHN ATCT) will operate from 0800-2000 EDT, unless otherwise published via NOTAM.

AHN ATCT Frequencies

APPROACH CONTROL

Atlanta Approach will provide Approach Control Service on frequencies 132.47 to ALL arriving IFR aircraft, and RADAR advisories to VFR aircraft requesting additional service.

KAHN ARRIVALS

VFR Arrivals:

VFR Aircraft MUST contact AHN ATCT at least 10NM from KAHN for sequencing. Keep transmissions brief to reduce frequency congestion.

IFR Arrivals:

Expect a visual approach if weather conditions permit.

VFR/IFR PICKUP PROCEDURES

Unless an EMERGENCY situation exists: DO NOT expect to receive IFR pick-up or air-filed flight plan clearance within 40NM of KAHN.

FLIGHT PLANNING

Be alert for a higher-than-normal number of aircraft operating in the vicinity of the AHN Airport. Expect various aircraft types, including numerous banner tow, law enforcement, and flyover aircraft.

Two-way radio communication is required. Request for No Radio (NORDO) operation will not be approved. To minimize frequency congestion, keep transmissions to a minimum.

Overflight operations below 3000 feet should avoid the AHN area by at least 10NM. Aircraft operations other than arrival/departure should not expect approval from AHN ATCT. Practice approaches, touch-and-go operations, training flights, and formation flights may be directed to remain clear of the area.

Pilots should file flight plans with a proposed departure time (P-Time) one hour prior to the intended time of departure to allow AHN ATCT to plan airport movement and ensure flight plan info is available when clearance is requested.

Flight plans do not expire until four hours after the filed P-Time.

IMPORTANT! OBTAIN A COMPLETE WEATHER BRIEFING AND CHECK NOTAMS AND TRAFFIC ADVISORIES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TO ENSURE YOU HAVE THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION

ATHENS/BEN EPPS AIRPORT

Airport operates on first come first served basis during designated special events; No reservations accepted or recognized by Airport or ATC.

Aircraft requesting Drop-and-Go must advise ATC, approval subject to traffic, weather and controller workload.

Temporary parking may be required during high traffic periods unless advised otherwise by ATC.

Non-Approved aircraft on the Terminal Ramp are not eligible for fuel service and will receive the lowest priority for departure.

Passengers must remain with the aircraft until a shuttle arrives. Dedicated shuttles will transport passengers between terminal and aircraft not parked at the FBO.

FBO PARKING

Pilots/operators are strongly urged to contact the FBO before flying into AHN to ensure parking is available for overnight parking or passenger pick-up/drop-off located on their ramp. Fuel requests shall be submitted to the FBO before the operator leaves the airport or before the start of the event.

Any special ground transportation request must be coordinated with the FBO. Requests will be considered based on the available ramp space and support staff.

LEIDOS FLIGHT SERVICES

Pilot briefing and flight planning services are available online through Leidos Pilot Portal at https://www.1800wxbrief.com/Website/ or by telephone at 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433). Press 1 for a briefer, then press 2-5-2 or say “Georgia.” Contact MACON FLIGHT SERVICE STATION on 122.2 in the Athens, GA area for VFR flight plan activation and closure. In-flight pilot reports are encouraged.

(AJV-E23, [Date Published])