Northwest Atlanta's international general aviation gateway. On-site US Customs. 358 based aircraft. 110,000 annual operations. Your Sprinter waiting at the Ascension FBO.
Cobb County International Airport — McCollum Field (RYY/KRYY) — opened September 4, 1960, as the first newly built civilian airport in the country at that time. Named after Cobb County Commissioner Herbert McCollum, the field has grown into one of Georgia's busiest general aviation airports, generating $129 million in annual economic impact and representing 15 percent of the state's total general aviation economic contribution.
The “International” designation is earned: an on-site US Customs and Border Protection facility has processed over 1,300 international arrivals from 52 countries since 2015. With 358 based aircraft, 110,000+ annual operations (approximately 350 per day), and over 500,000 square feet of hangar space, McCollum Field operates at a scale that rivals many regional commercial airports.
The field has hosted notable arrivals throughout its history, including US Presidents, Margaret Thatcher, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During Super Bowl LIII in 2019, McCollum Field accommodated 160 aircraft. Five flight schools, Flightworks (the largest tenant, offering charter and air ambulance services), and the Georgia State Patrol helicopter headquarters all call the field home.
Annual operations — approximately 350 per day
Based aircraft — one of Georgia's busiest GA airports
Annual economic impact — 15% of GA's total GA contribution
Ascension FBO (formerly Hawthorne Global Aviation) operates the full-service facility at McCollum Field. With over 500,000 square feet of hangar space capable of accommodating aircraft up to the Gulfstream G650, Ascension handles the full spectrum of corporate aviation. Your chauffeur coordinates directly with Ascension's ground team before your aircraft arrives.
When you deplane, the Sprinter is positioned and ready — cabin cooled, refreshments chilled, luggage handled as it comes off the aircraft. There is no terminal building to navigate, no baggage claim, and no crowd. The transfer from aircraft to Sprinter to destination happens in a single, uninterrupted sequence.
For international arrivals, US Customs and Border Protection is handled on the field. Your chauffeur coordinates timing so the Sprinter is ready the moment you are cleared — no additional wait, no separate facility. The airport's ARFF capability, equipped with Oshkosh Striker trucks, provides an additional layer of operational assurance.
An upscale steakhouse located directly on the McCollum Field grounds, Elevation Chophouse features glass-wall views of the runway. It is one of the few fine dining establishments in metro Atlanta situated on a general aviation field — a distinctive option for guests who prefer to dine before departing or immediately upon arrival. Your chauffeur can coordinate timing with your reservation.
Mon–Fri 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Sat–Sun 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM (After-hours available)
Full-service FBO, Jet-A and 100LL, 500,000+ sq ft hangar (accommodates Gulfstream G650), passenger lounge, crew cars, catering coordination, ground handling, conference room, US Customs coordination.
Provide your tail number, estimated arrival time, and destination. Your chauffeur handles all coordination with Ascension FBO from there.
Your chauffeur tracks your aircraft in real time and arrives at the field before you land. Delays and early arrivals are adjusted automatically.
When your aircraft is marshaled to parking, the Sprinter is already there. Cabin cooled, refreshments ready, luggage handled as it comes off the aircraft.
Step off the aircraft, step into cream leather. Five minutes to Kennesaw. Fifteen to Truist Park. You are at your destination while the aircraft is still being hangared.
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From $175
One-way to or from RYY. Includes chauffeur, FBO coordination, luggage handling, and all amenities.
From $175/hr
Your Sprinter and chauffeur at your disposal. Airport transfer plus meetings, events, or multi-stop itineraries.
From $175 per transfer · FBO coordination · Northwest Atlanta's international aviation gateway
Runway 9/27 is 6,295 feet by 100 feet, accommodating light through super-midsize jets — Citation series, Learjet 45/60, Hawker 800/900, Challenger 300, and similar. The Ascension FBO hangars exceed 500,000 square feet and can accommodate aircraft up to and including the Gulfstream G650.
Cobb County International Airport earned the designation because of its on-site US Customs and Border Protection facility. Since 2015, the CBP office has processed over 1,300 international arrivals from 52 countries — making RYY one of the few general aviation airports in the Southeast with dedicated international clearance capability.
Your chauffeur monitors your aircraft via tail number tracking and coordinates directly with Ascension FBO. They are positioned at the field before you land. Delays, holds, and early arrivals are handled automatically — no action required from you.
Geography. RYY sits 21 miles northwest of downtown, immediately south of Kennesaw. For guests headed to the northwest metro corridor — Kennesaw, Marietta, Truist Park, or Dobbins ARB / Lockheed Martin (9.4 miles) — McCollum Field is the most direct arrival point. PDK is better positioned for Buckhead and northeast Atlanta.
Yes. Elevation Chophouse & Skybar is an upscale steakhouse located on the airport grounds, featuring glass-wall views of the runway. It is one of the only fine dining establishments in metro Atlanta situated directly on a general aviation field — an option for guests who prefer to dine before departing or immediately after arrival.
Yes. McCollum Field operates an FAA control tower. Tower hours are typically 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Outside tower hours, the field operates as an uncontrolled airport with CTAF communications.