# AHN — Athens Ben Epps Airport

> Machine-readable reference for AHN. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/ahn
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/ahn
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/ahn.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/AHN.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-03T00:40:32.37+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Athens Ben Epps Airport
- IATA: AHN
- ICAO: KAHN
- City: Athens
- Country: US (US)
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Distance from city: 3 nmi (6 km; 3 mi) east of downtown Athens
- Runways: 2
- Terminals: 1
- Annual passengers: .
- Official website: https://www.accgov.com/airport

## Overview

Welcome Think of Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) more as a bustling college-town general aviation field. The small passenger terminal is used primarily by pilots and University of Georgia sports charters than by commercial travelers. Here, you can enjoy free parking, quick check-ins, and might even encounter staff who remember regulars by name. It's akin to walking into a local bus station rather than bustling through a traditional airport. At a glance A mere 3 nautical miles east of downtown Athens, AHN is a tight-knit operation — a hub for charter flights rather than scheduled service. With no regular passenger airlines currently serving the airport, most travelers route through larger airports like Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson or Greenville-Spartanburg. Expect a warm, community-driven atmosphere instead of the typical rush of a commercial airport. Terminals & layout AHN features just one Commercial Terminal, most commonly utilized by Contour Airlines for charters. The terminal is part of a broader complex providing for general aviation, including flight training, aerial tours, and aircraft maintenance. The amenities are minimal but offer a cozy feeling, with open views of the airfie…

## Terminals (2)

- **Commercial Terminal** — airlines: Contour Airlines
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ahn/terminals/commercial-terminal
- **Main Terminal** — 1 gates
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ahn/terminals/main-terminal

## Parking (2)

- **Athens–Ben Epps Airport Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ahn/parking/athens-ben-epps-airport-parking-lot
- **Athens–Ben Epps Airport Public Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ahn/parking/athens-ben-epps-airport-public-parking-lot

## Ground transport (7)

- **Hotel and private shuttles** — Shuttle · 10-20 min to most area hotels · By reservation
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ahn/transport/hotel-and-private-shuttles
- **Local Taxi Companies** — Taxi · 10-15 min to downtown Athens · On demand
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ahn/transport/local-taxi-companies
- **Lyft (rideshare** — Other
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ahn/transport/lyft-rideshare
- **Rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) at Athens–Ben Epps Airport** — Rideshare · 10-15 min to downtown Athens · On demand
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ahn/transport/rideshare-service-uber-lyft-at-athens-ben-epps-airport
- **Rideshare Services (Uber/Lyft)** — Rideshare · 10-15 min to downtown Athens · On demand
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ahn/transport/rideshare-services-uber-lyft
- **Taxi service at Athens–Ben Epps Airport** — Taxi · 10-15 min to downtown Athens · On demand
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ahn/transport/taxi-service-at-athens-ben-epps-airport
- **Uber** — rideshare
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ahn/transport/uber

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Plan to fly here only on charters or private aircraft; there are no scheduled commercial airlines serving AHN.
- _Time_: If you're heading downtown, remember that downtown Athens is only a 3-mile journey, keeping rideshare costs low.
- _Money_: The ramp fee at Athens Flight Center can be bypassed with a minimum fuel purchase.
- _Quiet_: Visit the public passenger lounge in the main terminal; it's peaceful and often empty.
- _Avoid_: Avoid relying on rideshares late at night; vehicle availability can be unpredictable.
- _Local_: Game days bring an influx of business jets, congesting the field; plan accordingly if visiting then.
- _Insider_: Avail of the comfortable lounge in the Athens Ben Epps Flight Center, especially if you have some wait time before your charter.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/AHN.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/ahn/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/ahn/departures — HTML page with live departures