Athens Ben Epps Airport (KAHN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Athens Ben Epps Airport in Athens, GA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Athens Ben Epps Airport (KAHN) is a regional airport serving Athens, GA at 808 ft. KAHN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 09, 20, 27) — longest 6,122 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KAHN in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (88°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAHN 290151Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 31/22 A2978 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW-NE SLP074 T03110217
What changed at KAHN?
Since the 0051Z (8:51 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.76 → 29.78 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KAHN
KAHN is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,100 ft (field elevation 808 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KAHN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | 6,122 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 20 | 3,995 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 02 | 3,995 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 09 | 6,122 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KAHN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Athens Ben Epps Airport in Athens, GA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KAHN is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KAHN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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AMG UA /OV AMG010075/TM 0125/FL380/TP B737/TB OCNL LGT
AMG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AMG010075Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0125Reported at 01:25 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.Show raw report
SPA UA /OV SPA270010/TM 0104/FL230/TP A320/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-31
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA270010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
ATL UA /OV DOB303006/TM 0102/FL190/TP B738/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-38
ATL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DOB303006Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-38Remarks.Show raw report
AND UA /OV ELW140015/TM 0101/FL340/TP A320/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-32
AND UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ELW140015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0101Reported at 01:01 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD-32Remarks.Show raw report
SPA UA /OV SPA240010/TM 0058/FL370/TP A20N/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-28
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA240010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0058Reported at 00:58 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-28Remarks.Show raw report
ATL UA /OV ATL/TM 0042/FL270/TP C56X/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-22
ATL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ATLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL270Altitude: 27,000 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZTLFD-22Remarks.Show raw report
SPA UUA /OV SPA/TM 0026/FL400/TP LJ60/TB SEV/RM NO DAMAGE NO INJURIES ZTLFD-28
SPA UUAHeader — reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV SPALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0026Reported at 00:26 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP LJ60Aircraft type reporting.TB SEVTurbulence: severe.RM NO DAMAGE NO INJURIES ZTL…Remarks.Show raw report
GRD UA /OV GRD/TM 0009/FL320/TP C501/TA M22/IC LGT RIME 320/RM V32
GRD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRDLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0009Reported at 00:09 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP C501Aircraft type reporting.TA M22Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 320Icing: light rime 320.RM V32Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAHN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAHN reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 27
- 56%
- 09
- 36%
- 02
- 7%
- 20
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0140Z (9:40 PM EDT)
TAF KAHN 290140Z 2902/2924 28005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250 TEMPO 2902/2905 VRB15G25KT 4SM -TSRA BKN030CB FM290900 29005KT P6SM SCT250 FM291400 30006KT P6SM SCT035 SCT250 FM291900 31008KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KAHN
- IATA
- AHN
- FAA LID
- AHN
- City
- Athens
- State
- Georgia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 808 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.9488, -83.3256
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,122 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 132.875 MHz
- CTAF
- 126.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 36m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Scenic R/C Flyers 1 — Statham, GA · 17 mi
- Saraf Farms RC - Indian Creek Rd — Good Hope, GA · 17 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAHN reported VFR conditions during about 79.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 270 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.2 kt, calm 25.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.4 | 10.3 | 6.5 | 7.8 |
| Feb | 75.9 | 10.0 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Mar | 79.9 | 9.4 | 5.6 | 5.1 |
| Apr | 84.8 | 8.1 | 4.5 | 2.6 |
| May | 83.3 | 9.3 | 4.8 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 86.1 | 8.7 | 3.5 | 1.8 |
| Jul | 84.5 | 9.9 | 3.4 | 2.2 |
| Aug | 78.3 | 13.5 | 5.1 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 79.7 | 11.9 | 5.4 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 81.1 | 10.2 | 5.6 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 78.6 | 10.7 | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 69.5 | 13.0 | 8.0 | 9.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.3 kt |
| Feb | 5.3 kt |
| Mar | 5.2 kt |
| Apr | 4.6 kt |
| May | 4.0 kt |
| Jun | 3.5 kt |
| Jul | 3.1 kt |
| Aug | 3.2 kt |
| Sep | 3.7 kt |
| Oct | 4.0 kt |
| Nov | 4.3 kt |
| Dec | 4.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAHN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Athens Ben Epps Airport in Athens, GA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KAHN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KAHN?+
KAHN has 4 runways — 02, 09, 20, 27; the longest is 6,122 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAHN report its own weather?+
Yes — Athens Ben Epps Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAHN have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KAHN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KAHN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAHN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KAHN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Athens Ben Epps Airport (KAHN) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Athens Ben Epps Airport (KAHN)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Athens Ben Epps Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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