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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Atlanta"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and general aviation"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Atlanta",
  "code": "PDK",
  "connection_tips": "It handles NO scheduled commercial airline flights. Major FBOs like Atlantic Aviation provide world-class executive lounges and pilot services The flight itself is the easy part; the real value comes from being able to reach the Atlanta business corridor without fighting the larger airport queues farther south.\n\nDeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) is a premier general aviation and corporate hub located in Chamblee, Georgia, serving as a quiet alternative to Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) for private jets. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are highly active in the area and can reach Buckhead or downtown Atlanta in 15-20 minutes.\n\nThe airport is a convenient entry point for the many corporate headquarters in the northern Atlanta corridor That is why PDK is a classic corporate stop: it saves time for executives, flight schools, and maintenance teams who need a quick in-and-out rather than a long commercial terminal experience. Corporate travelers usually care more about the time saved than the runway itself, which is why the airport works so well for the northern Atlanta corridor. A rideshare or hotel driver should be chosen before arrival, because the northern Atlanta corridor is the real destination for most corporate travelers and flight crews from this field there.",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use PDK for private charters to reach Buckhead faster than from ATL.",
    "Pre-arrange your rental car for pickup at the FBO desk.",
    "The airport is only 10 minutes from the historic Oglethorpe University.",
    "Excellent facility for corporate jets serving the Atlanta metropolitan area.",
    "Free on-site parking is available for GA travelers."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=DeKalb+Peachtree+Airport+Atlanta",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "has_commercial_service": true,
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "iataCode": "PDK",
  "icao": "KPDK",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 33.8755989075,
  "layover_planner_info": "DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) works best for straightforward domestic turns, not for building aggressive connection margins around multiple separate tickets. Use this page's published MCTs as the floor: 30 minutes for domestic transfers, 90 minutes when interline support is available. For longer stops in Atlanta, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through Hartsfield\u2013Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (LZU) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": -84.3020019531,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK), start with the operating airline or transfer desk before leaving the secure area, especially if bags are checked through or your itinerary relies on interline handling. This airport publishes a 90-minute interline buffer, so ask staff to confirm whether onward sectors and baggage can be protected on the same journey before you commit to a new ticket. If same-day recovery fails, compare rebooking options via Hartsfield\u2013Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (LZU).",
  "name": "DeKalb Peachtree Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ATL",
      "name": "Hartsfield\u2013Jackson Atlanta International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LZU",
      "name": "Gwinnett County Briscoe Field"
    },
    {
      "code": "MGE",
      "name": "Dobbins Air Reserve Base"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) is the primary general aviation and corporate reliever hub for the Atlanta metropolitan area, located in the city of Chamblee approximately 8 miles northeast of downtown. Unlike major commercial airports, PDK does not have a centralized passenger terminal; instead, it operates through several specialized Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs), such as Atlantic Aviation, Signature Aviation, and Aero Center Atlanta. Each FBO functions as a private terminal, providing an exclusive and efficient gateway for corporate jets, private pilots, and charter travelers.\n\nThe FBO terminals provide a wide range of premium amenities, including executive conference rooms, high-comfort passenger lounges with complimentary refreshments, and dedicated pilot snooze rooms with showers. Travelers have access to 24/7 on-site U.S. Customs and Border Protection services for international arrivals, provided with 24-hour advance notice. A unique feature of the airfield is its on-site dining options, most notably the 'Downwind Restaurant & Lounge' which features a deck overlooking the runway and the WWII-themed '57th Fighter Group Restaurant.'\n\nTechnical services at the field are comprehensive, featuring 24-hour fueling, aircraft maintenance, and extensive hangar storage managed by the various on-site providers. The airport is also a major center for pilot training, hosting nearly a dozen flight schools, and features a public 'PDK Park' with a playground and observation area for aviation enthusiasts. Ground transportation is well-supported by on-site car rental services and concierge-coordinated pickups, providing a quick link to the nearby I-85 and I-285 corridors.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeKalb_Peachtree_Airport"
}
