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Fulton County Airport Brown Field

Atlanta, United States

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Fulton County Airport Brown Field

Atlanta, United States

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Atlanta's premier general aviation reliever airport.

Opened

1946

Location

Atlanta, United States

Fulton County Airport–Brown Field (FTY) is a public general aviation airport located in Atlanta, Georgia, serving as a reliever airport for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. It is owned and operated by Fulton County and primarily supports corporate, charter, and private aircraft operations. The airport features two runways and a full-service fixed-base operator (FBO) environment, catering to business aviation and flight training. It is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the southeastern United States. Named in honor of Charlie Brown, a longtime Fulton County Commissioner, the airport has played an important role in supporting Atlanta's broader aviation ecosystem without handling scheduled commercial airline service.

Terminals

The airport has no commercial passenger terminals; it is served by FBO facilities that handle general aviation arrivals and departures.

Getting to & from

The airport is accessible primarily by car, located approximately 10 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta via local roadways.

Airlines here

No scheduled commercial airlines operate at FTY; the airport serves private, charter, and corporate aviation clients.

Notable facts

›Named after Charlie Brown, a former Fulton County Commissioner.
›Serves as a general aviation reliever airport for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
›Features two paved runways capable of handling a wide range of general aviation aircraft.
›One of the busiest general aviation airports in the southeastern United States.
›Owned and operated by Fulton County, Georgia.

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Atlanta's storied general aviation field where history meets the runway

Fulton County Airport – Brown Field, known by its IATA code FTY, is a public general aviation airport located in southwest Atlanta, Georgia. Named in honor of Charlie Brown, a longtime Fulton County Commissioner, the airport has served the Atlanta metropolitan area since the mid-20th century as a reliever airport for Hartsfield-Jackson. It handles corporate jets, private aircraft, and flight training operations, playing an important role in keeping general aviation accessible close to the heart of Atlanta.

Terminals

General Aviation Terminal — A single fixed-base operator facility serving private, corporate, and charter aircraft with standard GA amenities.

Ground Transport

Rental cars available through on-site and nearby agencies
Taxi and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) accessible at the terminal
Private car and limousine charter services
Personal vehicle pickup via designated arrival area

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Dining

Dining options within the airport terminal itself are limited, as FTY is a general aviation facility without a commercial food court. Travelers will find a variety of restaurants and fast-food outlets along Camp Creek Parkway and Fulton Industrial Boulevard, just minutes from the airport. The nearby Camp Creek Marketplace shopping area offers numerous dining choices ranging from casual chains to local eateries.

Traveller Tips

Confirm FBO hours in advance, as services at general aviation airports can vary by time of day and season.
Rideshare pickup can be slow in this area; arrange transportation before landing when possible.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is approximately 10 miles away if you need commercial airline connections.
Southwest Atlanta traffic on I-285 can be heavy during peak hours; plan ground transfers accordingly.

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