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About Cobb County International Airport

Originally opened in 1960, the Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field is owned by the Cobb County Government and operated by the Cobb County Department of Transportation. It is designated as a general aviation reliever airport for Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Located only 20 miles northwest of Atlanta’s business district, it is convenient to most business and tourist destinations in the region. The Airport offers first-class service to a range of aircraft through its full-service FBO. Pilots will find the longest general aviation runway in Metro Atlanta measuring in at 6,295' long. It also boasts an Instrument Landing System and High-Intensity Runway Lights to assist in locating the runway in marginal weather conditions. 

For more information about our airport, please visit: The Cobb County International Airport: A GIS Story Map

Quick Facts: 

  • Runway length: 6,295' x 100' concrete
  • Air Traffic Control Services (0700-2300 local)
  • ILS Runway 27 (200'-3/4 mile)
  • 350+ aircraft based at airport
  • An average of 300 flight operations per day
  • 50 acres of ramp space
  • 500,000 sq. ft. of hangar space

Flight Instruction

The Cobb County International Airport hosts several options for flight training and discovery flights.

For a list of approved flight schools, please see the Services section below.

Information for Pilots

Notice: Transient Landing Fee Program

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved implementing a new Transient Aircraft Landing Fee starting January 1, 2022. The fee structure is outlined below.

  • ALL BASED AIRCRAFT - Exempt
  • Transient Aircraft Up to 6,000 lbs. (0600 -2059 hrs.) - Exempt
  • Transient Aircraft Up to 6,000 lbs. (2100 -0559 hrs.) - $10
  • Transient Aircraft Greater than 6,000 lbs. (24 hrs.) - $2 per 1,000 lbs
  • Military, Federal Government, and State Government Aircraft - Exempt

KRYY Transient Aircraft Landing Fee Policy

Vector Airport Systems Authorized Collector of Landing Fees Letter

Transient Landing Fee Protocol

Cobb County International Airport - McCollum Field - RYY

  • ELEVATION: 1040' msl
  • FUEL AVAILABLE: 100LL, JET A
  • RUNWAY: 09-27: 6,295' X 100' (CONCRETE)
  • ILS: 111.9 Rwy 27
  • LIGHTING: HIRL, REIL Rnwy 27 (Activate PCL using CTAF when tower closed)
  • RWY 09: PAPI (4box)-GA 4.0 Threshold displaced 1,073'. Right Traffic.
  • RWY 27: REIL. PAPI (4box)-GA 3.0
  • AWOS-3: 128.125 (770) 425-3406
  • McCOLLUM TOWER FCT: 0700-2300 LOCAL
    • TOWER   125.9
    • GND CON 119.0
    • CLNC DEL 119.0
  • COMMUNICATIONS: CTAF 125.9 UNICOM 122.7
  • ATLANTA APPROACH: 121.0
  • CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 121.0 (when control tower is closed)
     

AIRPORT REMARKS: 

  • Attended 0600-2200 Local.
  • For service after hours arrange with FBOs at (770) 422-2345 or (770) 422-4300.
  • Coyotes are on and in the vicinity of the airport.
  • Airport mowing is in progress from spring through autumn.

VFR Noise Abatement Departure Map

International Customs Information

"Landing Rights Airport"

The Cobb County International Airport (KRYY) is designated as a “landing rights airport”. Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign airport and at least 24 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KRYY. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact the CBP port to re-secure permission to land.

For an overview of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s services at KRYY, please view the Arrival Information below.

Arrival Information

Download a General Aviation Airport Fact sheet here.

US Customs and Border Protection requires 2 hours advance notice prior to the arrival of any International Flight that requires CBP services at KRYY:

  • CBP KRYY 770-422-3553 Tel
  • CBP KRYY 770-422-3550 Fax
  • CBP KATL 404-765-2248 Tel (24 hrs.)
  • CBP Chief 404-925-5104 Scott Reinhardt
  • CBP KATL 678-471-8122 Shana Wells 
  • CBP KATL 404-423-4699

The last three numbers are to be used if we are unable to get satisfactory response from regular dispatch numbers.

If requesting an Overflight Exemption at Hartsfield Jackson ATL International Airport, Ga., an e-mail is sent to atloverflight@cbp.dhs.gov with the following information:

  • Aircraft N Number
  • Aircraft Type
  • Color Scheme of Aircraft
  • Pilot’s Full Name, Date of Birth, Citizenship
  • Crew Full Name, Date of Birth, Citizenship
  • Name of Company/Owner
  • Company Address
  • Point of Contact (Phone and Email)

Fees - Effective January 18, 2024

Fee Description
$750.00

Based aircraft (KRYY) usage fee per international flight requiring US CBP clearance during regular business hours (08:00 to 16:00 ET daily). An additional charge of $350 per hour for after-hours service will be assessed in addition to the applicable fee(s) listed. After-hours is defined as the time period between 16:00 to 08:00 ET daily.

$950.00

Transient aircraft usage fee per international flight requiring US CBP clearance during regular business hours (08:00 to 16:00 ET daily). An additional charge of $350 per hour for after-hours service will be assessed in addition to the applicable fee(s) listed. After-hours is defined as the time period between 16:00 to 08:00 ET daily.

$350.00 Agricultural Inspection Fee – applies to all aircraft no matter what country of origin that the flight departed from.
$1,200.00

15+ pax aircraft usage fee per international flight requiring US CBP clearance during regular business hours (08:00 to 16:00 ET daily). An additional charge of $350 per hour for after-hours service will be assessed in addition to the applicable fee(s) listed. After-hours is defined as the time period between 16:00 to 08:00 ET daily.

$195.00 Regulated garbage disposal fee (per bag)
  $75.00 per flight requiring dish sanitization

Services

Company Address Contact Services Offered
Hawthorne Global Aviation Services 1723 McCollum Parkway Bldg 500
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 422-4300
Website
Full Service FBO
Aircraft Storage
Fueling
Aero Atlanta 1755 McCollum Parkway
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 422-2376
Website
Flight School
Atlanta Air Academy   (770) 419-2001 Flight School
Atlanta Air Charter 1723 McCollum Parkway, Entrance B
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 419-2001 Aircraft Charter Part 135
DLK Aviation 2601 Cessna Lane
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 427-4954 Aircraft Maintenance
Elevation Chophouse & Skybar 1723 McCollum Parkway, Entrance B
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 485-7469
Website
Public Restaurant
Flightworks 1755 McCollum Parkway
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 422-7375
Website
Air Charter Part 135
Aircraft Management
Air Ambulance
Great Adventure Flying, LLC 1800 Airport Road, Entrance F, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (404) 484-5963
Website
Flight School
H&L Aircraft 1765 McCollum Parkway
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 427-5400 Aircraft Maintenance
Priority Jet 1715 McCollum Parkway
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 381-0090
Website
Air Charter Part 135
Immaculate Flight 1723 McCollum Parkway, Entrance B
Kennesaw, GA 30144
  Aircraft Cleaning and Detailing
Superior Flight School 1800 Airport Rd.
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 422-7465
Website
Flight School

General Information

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal for Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field

Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field, owned and operated by Cobb County, hereby gives notice and announces a proposed overall goal for its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program for federal fiscal years (FFY) 2024-2026.  The proposed overall DBE goal is 7.58% for all Airport Improvement Program (AIP)-funded projects in FFY 2024-2026.  The methodology used in developing this goal is available for inspection during normal business hours at the administrative office of the Airport Director, Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field, 1723 McCollum Parkway, Kennesaw, GA 30144.  The County will receive and consider public comments on the proposed goal until October 19, 2023.  Comments may be submitted to the Airport at the above address, or to Steven.Spencer@cobbcounty.org.

For additional information and questions, please contact Steven Spencer, Airport Director at (770) 528-1615, during normal business hours.

Economic Impact

Directions for Parking (Waze)

Airport Advisory Board

The purpose of the Board is to act only in an advisory capacity and to assist the BOC by advising the BOC on subjects within the scope of the Board’s responsibilities.

View the Airport Advisory Board page

Airport Master Plan

The Airport Strategic Planning Board continues to review information on the Airport Master Plan Update. The Airport Board will advise the County on an appropriate plan for the future development of the airport. The Master Plan Update includes identifying needs over the next 20 years, evaluating potential development options, and identifying airfield improvements needed to meet FAA development/safety standards. Comments are welcome to airport@cobbcounty.org.

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Cobb County International Airport & Super Bowl LIII

View this presentation to learn how the Cobb County International Airport handled 900 arrivals and departures during the Super Bowl LIII travel period!

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