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Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK)

Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) is a primarily general aviation airport located fifteen miles north-northeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). PDK hosts a high volume of corporate/general aviation jet traffic as well as pilot training operations for approximately ten flight schools based on the field. There is a robust helicopter community, providing tours of the city, daily traffic watch reports, and primary helicopter flight instruction. View a printable Pilot Handbook of the PDK information found on this Web page. 

 

Illustration of Airfield Diagram.Know Before You Go

  • The RWY configuration consists of closely spaced parallel RWYs with staggered thresholds labeled 3L/21R and 3R/21L. A third RWY labeled RWY 16/34 crosses both parallel RWYs. (See illustration) 
  • The airspace at PDK is Class D and underlies Atlanta Class B airspace. (Refer to Sectional Chart)

Illustration of Sectional Chart depicting PDK Class D airspace

Below find various PDK-specific information and things to be aware of, as well as general information to inform your preflight planning. This will be reviewed quarterly and updated as needed. This information is to supplement the From the Flight Deck Videos that are produced by the FAA Runway Safety Group. Here you will also find information provided by the local air traffic controllers at the airport where you intend to fly. The information is subject to change. Not for navigation or legal* pre-flight action. Always refer to official pre-flight materials such as, but not limited to, NOTAMs, airport diagrams, VFR charts and airport construction notices for the latest airport-specific details.

PDK ATCT 0630L-2300L M-F / 0700L-2300L S-S
Administrative Office 0800L to 1600L M-F
Business Phone 678-495-5230
 

Last updated: Monday, April 7, 2025