Barrow County Airport (WDR)

Barrow County Airport serves northeast Georgia as a comprehensive general aviation facility owned and operated by the Barrow County Airport Authority. Located 20 minutes from Athens and one hour from Atlanta, the 374-acre airport provides convenient access to major metropolitan areas. The facility features five corporate hangars, 44 T-hangars, 12 tie-downs, and multiple ground leases supporting a diverse aviation community. Romanair WDR serves as the full-service FBO, providing Phillips 66 aviation fuels, aircraft maintenance on Cirrus, Beechcraft, Cessna, and Piper aircraft, plus ground handling for aircraft up to Gulfstream V size. Two concrete runways include a 5,500-foot precision instrument strip and a 3,610-foot visual runway accommodating various aircraft types. The airport houses Georgia Army National Guard's 148 Medical Company, Aircrane Inc. construction helicopter operations, Dragonfly Aviation flight school, and Georgia Avionics. Easy access to Interstate 85, State Route 316, and rail connections makes ground transportation convenient. The new terminal building provides pilot lounge, flight planning facilities, restaurant services, and conference rooms. Weather conditions in Georgia's humid subtropical climate require attention to thunderstorm activity during summer months and occasional winter ice events. The airport operates in Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5/UTC-4 during DST) with precision approach capabilities on Runway 05/23. Aircraft rental and flight training services support both recreational and commercial pilot development. The facility maintains 24-hour self-service fuel availability with competitive pricing for transient aircraft. Emergency services coordinate through Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services with specialized aircraft rescue and firefighting capabilities.

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