DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK)

Atlanta, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KPDK

IATA

PDK

City

Atlanta

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

1,003 ft

Runways

3 runways

Coordinates

33.8756, -84.3020

Overview

Primary GA reliever for Atlanta Hartsfield. Active flight training environment near Class B airspace.

Current Weather at KPDK

Pilots flying into or out of DeKalb-Peachtree Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KPDK 080753Z 23003KT 9SM OVC055 21/20 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP169 T02110200

Wind 230° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 23

Current TAF

TAF KPDK 080523Z 0806/0906 VRB03KT 6SM BR SCT008 BKN030 OVC060 FM080900 24003KT 5SM BR VCSH BKN007 BKN012 OVC040 TEMPO 0810/0814 4SM -SHRA BKN004 FM081400 VRB03KT 4SM -SHRA SCT004 BKN008 OVC030 FM081900 20003KT 4SM SHRA BR BKN012 OVC020 PROB30 0820/0824 4SM -TSRA BR BKN025CB FM090300 VRB03KT 4SM BR VCSH SCT007 BKN012 OVC100

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KPDK. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KPDK. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Atlanta. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KPDK include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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