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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.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
