Dekalb Peachtree Airport

PDK is located in a noise sensitive area surrounded by residential communities. In response to community concerns, The Good Neighbor Program has been developed to further reduce noise levels in the vicinity of the Airport. We ask that all operators participate to their fullest.

Upcoming Surge Event: Super Bowl LIII – Special restrictions and air traffic management procedures in effect JAN 29, 2019 – FEB 05, 2019.
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2018-12-10/faa-plans-restrictions-atm-procedures-super-bowl

No Jet Maintenance Run-ups between 2200-0700 Local.

Jet Maintenance run-ups shall only be conducted on the run-up pad on Taxiway J or in the East Ops area with jet blast in line with the parallel runways (north/south). Do not direct engine blast to the east or west due to neighborhoods in close proximity.

All operators are strongly encouraged not to fly between 2300-0600 local. Those who fly during this time period will be documented and a voluntary curfew violation letter will be mailed to the aircraft owner. *Medical/MedEvac aircraft are exempt. Please contact airport if aircraft operations fall under this category.

Recommended Arrival Procedures for GA Aircraft

Final Desent Points (FDP’s)

Commensurate with safety, all aircraft should maintain 2000’ MSL until reaching the Final Descent Point (See Image). Try low power or gliding landings and avoid low, dragged-in approaches.

• Jet Aircraft may use NBAA arrival procedures instead. NBAA Approach and Landing Procedure VFR (for Business jets only)
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Final Descent Point: Old GM Automotive Plant (See Image)

Final Descent Point: Black Triangle Building (See Image)

Maintain 2000’ MSL as long as possible for safe landing

Final Descent Point: Interstate 85 (See Image)

Helicopter Arrival Recommendations

Arrive PDK at as high an altitude as safe/practical and in compliance with ATC instructions. Avoid flying over residential areas when possible. If safety, ATC instructions, and routing permits, maintain flight over industrial & commercial zones, highway, and railroad/MARTA tracks.

Recommended Departure Procedures

Pilots should fly at max power until reaching the airport boundary. Upon crossing the airport boundary, pilots should slightly reduce power while maintaining a safe rate of climb until reaching 3000’ MSL, resume normal climb procedures thereafter.

**Jets may use NBAA Close-In Departure Procedure
The prime requirement for an acceptable noise abatement procedure is that it will ensure operational safety. Secondly, it should provide the lowest sound level for noise-sensitive areas surrounding PDK.
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Other Departure Recommendations
Climb at the best rate of climb (Vy). Reduce RPM, retract gear, and reduce flaps as soon as practical after crossing airport boundary. Minimize flight over residential areas when possible.

Helicopter Recommendations
Depart PDK at as high an altitude as safe/practical and in compliance with ATC instructions. Avoid flying over residential areas when possible. If safety, ATC instructions, and routing permits, maintain flight over industrial & commercial zones, highway, and railroad/MARTA tracks.

When the tower is closed and safety permits, RWY 03R is the preferred for departures.

Pilots are requested to take off to the north when possible to decrease the departure noise impacts on the communities south, southeast, and southwest of the airport’s main runway. However, operational and safety consideration take priority.

RWY 21L Off-Set Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) Instrument Approach
With the support of the communities northeast of the Airport and the FAA, the Airport was able to develop and have published another instrument approach to the airport’s main runway, Runway 21L, that the ground-based Instrument Landing System (ILS) by about 14 degrees. This means that in certain weather conditions, this satellite-based approach can now be used, and the final approach path is different by about 14 degrees from the ILS approach. This off-set provides significant relief for those homeowners who live directly underneath the ILS approach into the airport used during inclement weather conditions. Instrument pilots are requested to use the Runway 21L GPS/RNAV approach procedure whenever possible if their aircraft is GPS equipped. This is PDK’s preferred instrument approach for noise abatement.

Limit the use of reverse thrust at other than idle power and limit use of reverse thrust to perform early runway turnoff. Full length taxiways are available.

2,000 FT (MSL)

2,500 FT (MSL)

Helicopter Training Patterns
Helicopter training pattern boxes have been developed in coordination with the local helicopter flight training schools and the FAA PDK Air Traffic Control Tower. These training boxes maximize training opportunities for helicopters while respecting the nearby communities and staying clearing of the many fixed-wing patterns around the airport.

Helicopters are requested to enter and depart PDK at as high an altitude as practical to reduce impact to neighborhoods in the immediate vicinity. However, ATC instructions and safety take precedence.

For noise abatement, intersection takeoffs are not recommended.

Jet maintenance run-ups are prohibited from 2200 to 0700 Local. During permitted hours, jet maintenance run-ups shall only be performed on the run-up pad on Taxiway J and the East Ops Area with jet exhaust in line with the runway (i.e., directed north/south).

Run-up areas for piston aircraft are located on Taxiway A at both ends, Taxiway J, and Taxiway G. Please do not conduct run-ups near the airport fence-line on the ramp areas as neighborhoods are in close proximity.

Touch & Go Operations
Practice Touch & Go operations at outlying fields whenever possible. Touch & Go Ops are strongly discouraged from 2200 to 0700 daily and Sundays from 1100 to 1200.

Safety and ATC instructions permitting, please climb to an altitude of 500 ft AGL upon departure before beginning crosswind turn.

Helicopter “Close-In” Training Patterns
Helicopter training pattern boxes have been developed in coordination with the local helicopter flight training schools and the FAA PDK Air Traffic Control Tower. These “close-in” training boxes maximize training opportunities for helicopters while respecting the nearby communities and staying clearing of the many fixed-wing patterns around the airport.

Angel Flight of Georgia
http://www.angelflightsoars.org/

PDK Airport Association
http://www.pdkaa.org/

Civial Air Patrol (CAP)
http://www.gawg.cap.gov/GA130/

Women in Aviation
http://www.wiaatlanta.org/

Noise Operations Monitioring System (NOMS) Is In Use
Combining radar and strategically placed noise monitoring stations, the NOMS allows the airport to identify and correlate noise complaints. It also shows pilots how the proper use of noise abatement procedures can reduce noise levels in the surrounding communities.

Four noise monitors are located in proximity to PDK. Due to the effect on the community, all operators who produce a High Noise Event will be contacted by Airport Management. A high noise event is defined as an LMax exceeding 90.0 dBA on the three southern monitors and 93.0 dBA on the northern monitor.

Aircraft at or over 75,000 lbs. (certificated max take-off weight) and all military aircraft must contact the Airport Director’s office (770-936-5440) or via the airport website www.pdkairport.org prior to landing at PDK. Website: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/airport/ppr-requests