DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK)
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport serves as Georgia's second-busiest airport and the premier general aviation reliever facility for the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Just 8 miles from downtown Atlanta on more than 700 acres, PDK reduces congestion at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport by serving corporate jets, business aircraft, helicopters, and private aviation.
Leadership
Airport Director Hunter Hines
Hunter Hines brings over fifteen years of hands-on experience in airport management and operations across both Commercial Service and General Aviation airports. A proud graduate of Auburn University, Hunter earned dual degrees in Aviation Management and Public Administration in 2010, laying a strong foundation for a career dedicated to aviation excellence and community service.
Before joining DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) in 2019, Hunter served as Airport Manager at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport in Albany, Georgia. His leadership there focused on improving operational efficiency, safety standards, and enhancing commercial aviation in South Georgia. Prior to that role, he honed his skills supervising airport operations departments at Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon and at Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham, Alabama.
Hunter is passionate about fostering safe, efficient, and community-oriented airport environments. He believes airports are more than just transportation hubs—they’re vital connections for economic development and public service. At PDK, he continues to champion operational excellence while engaging with local residents, businesses, and aviation enthusiasts to ensure the airport remains a valued part of the community.
Key Facts
- Annual Operations: Average 170,000 past 5 years
- Based Aircraft: 409 aircraft
- Tenants: 125 aviation-related businesses
- Economic Impact: $819 million annually to DeKalb County
- Jobs: 7,300 direct and indirect positions
Contact Information
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport
2000 Airport Road
Administration Building
Suite 212, Atlanta, GA 30341
Deputy Directors
Hunter Hines, Airport Director
Email: chhines@dekalbcountyga.gov
Korey Barnes, Airport Operations Manager
Email: kbarnes@dekalbcountyga.gov
Phone: 770-963-5420
Hours of Operations
- PDK Airport operates 24/7/365
- Administration office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Department Contacts
- Main Office: 770-936-5440
- Airport Administration: 770-936-5440
- Airport Maintenance: 770-936-5411
- Airport Security: 678-614-4341
- Noise Complaint Line: 770-936-5442
Email Contacts
- General Comments: comments@dekalbcountyga.gov
- Noise Concerns: pdknoise@dekalbcountyga.gov
- Security Concerns: security@dekalbcountyga.gov
- Maintenance Issues: maintenance@dekalbcountyga.gov
Department Mission
PDK operates as a safe, efficient, and business-oriented general aviation airport that relieves congestion in the Atlanta metro area while preserving the quality of life in the surrounding communities. As a self-sustaining economic engine, we support corporate, business, and recreational aviation and strengthen the local economy.
Department Goals
- Maintain Operational Excellence: Ensure safe and efficient takeoff and landing operations, maintaining our standing as Georgia’s second busiest airport.
- Support General Aviation Growth: Broaden services and infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of corporate, business, and recreational aircraft operators.
- Enhance Community Engagement: Continue open communication with residents and stakeholders, reinforcing trust and transparency in airport development and operations.
- Promote Economic Development: Attract and retain businesses by showcasing the airport’s economic impact and vital role in local job creation
- Strengthen Environmental Initiatives: Build upon the Noise Compatibility Program and land use conversions to minimize environmental and noise impacts.
- Expand Infrastructure Responsibly: Implement master plan strategies that support sustainable growth while honoring the airport’s historical significance and operational capacity.
History
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport opened in 1941 on the site of former Camp Gordon, a WWI Army training base. As a Naval Air Station during WWII, the facility trained thousands of pilots including notable figures like Tyrone Power and Robert Montgomery. The airport returned to civilian control in 1959 and has since become a vital economic engine for DeKalb County and the Atlanta region.
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport is owned and operated by DeKalb County and serves as a financially self-sufficient enterprise fund, contributing significantly to the local economy without using property tax revenue.
Current Notices & Updates
Runway 3R/21L Keel Replacement Project – Construction Update
The Runway 3R/21L Keel Replacement Project begins August 25 and will run for approximately 105 days. Runway 3R/21L will be closed for 67 days, with an additional 20-day closure during Phase 2 when Runway 16/34 will also be closed—leaving Runway 3L/21R as the only available runway. Construction will take place 24/7 throughout all five phases.
Hermeus Engine Testing
Hermeus Corp. has started up their engine testing again at PDK. Engine testing operations occur 7 days a week:
Monday-Friday: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
New Noise Complaint Platform Available
Residents near DeKalb-Peachtree Airport can now submit noise complaints through the PlaneNoise platform, available as a mobile app, web form, and hotline. Instructions are provided on our Noise Program page. While complaints can still be emailed to pdknoise@dekalbcountyga.gov, we encourage using PlaneNoise for faster service.
For questions, contact:
Korey Barnes, Airport Operations Manager
Email: kbarnes@dekalbcountyga.gov
Phone: 770-936-5420
Airport Advisory Board (AAB)
AAB Meetings are held every second Monday of every month at 6:00 PM in person and virtually in room 227 at the PDK Administration Building. Zoom link and Agenda info for upcoming meetings will be posted on the home page of the website week before the meeting. Please visit the Airport Advisory Board webpage here for more information. You can also view the AAB Meeting Schedule.
If you have any questions regarding the AAB Meetings, contact:
Airport Administration Office
Phone: 770-936-5440
Services & Facilities
Fixed Base Operators (FBOs)
- Signature Aviation
- Aero Centers Atlanta
- Atlantic Aviation
Airport Features
- 3 runways (1 with instrument landing systems on RWY 3R/21L)
- 24-hour security and crash/fire/rescue services
- 143 hangars (25 large hangars, 90 T-hangars)
- Modern air traffic control tower
- Rotating beacon and high-intensity runway lighting
On-Site Services
- Restaurants
Downwind Restaurant:
770-452-0972
57th Fighter Group:
770-234-0057 - Car Rental
Hertz and Enterprise locations - Flight Training
Multiple flight schools available Charter Services
Various charter companies
Visiting PDK
Directions
From Downtown Atlanta:
- Take I-85 North to Exit #91 Clairmont Road
- Turn left, go North 2.6 miles
- Turn right on Airport Road
From North Atlanta Suburbs:
- Take I-75 South or GA 400 South to I-285 East
- Take I-285 East to Exit #21 Ashford Dunwoody Road
- Follow Ashford Dunwoody Road south 1.8 miles
- Continue on Johnson Ferry Road NE for 0.9 miles
- Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial, go Northeast 0.2 miles
- Turn right onto Clairmont Road, go South 0.9 miles
- Turn left onto Airport Road
Report Noise Concerns
- Mobile App: Plane Noise
- Online Form: Submit Complaint
- Email: pdknoise@dekalbcountyga.gov
- Phone: 770-936-5442
Pickup & Drop-off
- General Parking: Use main entrance off Clairmont Road – No overnight Parking allowed
- FBO Locations: Check with specific FBO for passenger pickup areas
- Business Directory: Contact individual FBOs for specific arrangements
Noise Management
PDK implements comprehensive noise abatement measures to minimize impact on surrounding communities.
Noise Reduction Programs
- Preferential runway usage
- Voluntary night curfew procedures
- Helicopter flight pattern restrictions
- Regular noise monitoring and reporting