Regulations and Government
Landing Fees Take Center Stage at Two U.S. Airports
The fees are set for KPTK, but still under fire at KFFZ
Atlanta DeKalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK)
New landing fees will be imposed at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport in Atlanta for transient business aircraft starting next month.

Atlanta-area DeKalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK) will become the latest airport to introduce a landing fee program for general aviation (GA) aircraft with mtows exceeding 9,000 pounds on April 1. And Arizona’s Mesa Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ) is still weighing its necessity for all GA aircraft, even those with mtows below 6,000 pounds.

KPDK said it is implementing this change to support ongoing maintenance, future development, and long-term financial sustainability in line with FAA grant assurance requirements. A fee schedule was established of $4 per 1,000 pounds for transient aircraft between 9,000 and 20,000 pounds, while those above 20,000 pounds will pay $6 per 1,000 pounds. Based aircraft, as well as aeromedical flights, will be exempt, according to the airport authority.

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