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
SPECI KPDK 121700Z 21006KT 10SM FEW006 FEW045 24/22 A3003 RMK AO2 T02440222Wind 210° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 21
Current TAF
TAF KPDK 121602Z 1216/1312 21005KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN020 BKN040 FM121800 23005KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN030 PROB30 1221/1224 4SM -TSRA OVC025CB FM130100 00000KT P6SM SCT025 SCT200 FM130900 00000KT 5SM BR FEW006 FEW090Read any KPDK METAR without second-guessing
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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.
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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