Home of Phoenix Air Group. Northwest Georgia's gateway for charter and corporate aviation — 45 miles from Atlanta, minutes from Lake Allatoona.
Cartersville Airport (VPC/KVPC) is a publicly owned general aviation airport three miles southwest of Cartersville in Bartow County, Georgia. Opened in 1969 and operated by the Cartersville-Bartow Airport Authority, it serves as the headquarters for Phoenix Air Group — a FAA-certificated Part 135 air carrier with worldwide operating authority that leases approximately 85 percent of the field.
The airport handles over 50,000 annual operations, averaging 138 flights per day. Ninety percent are general aviation, with the balance split between air taxi and military. For corporate and charter guests arriving from anywhere in the country, VPC provides a quiet, uncrowded alternative to metro Atlanta airports — with direct I-75 access to Buckhead in under an hour.
The surrounding region adds a dimension most airports cannot. Within minutes of landing, guests can be lakeside at Allatoona, walking the galleries of a Smithsonian-affiliated museum, or standing atop a thousand-year-old Mississippian mound. It is a destination in its own right.
Annual aircraft operations — 138 flights per day
Runway 1/19 — asphalt, excellent condition, HIRL lighting
Field elevation — northwest Georgia foothills
TSA checkpoints, security lines, or terminal crowds
Founded in the late 1970s in Atlanta by Mark Thompson, Phoenix Air began with two vintage Beech 18 aircraft transporting automotive parts. The company relocated to Cartersville in 1985 and has since grown into a multi-faceted global aviation enterprise.
Today, Phoenix Air operates Gulfstream G-III and G-V charter aircraft with ranges exceeding 4,000 and 6,500 nautical miles respectively. The company holds FAA Part 135 certification with worldwide operating authority and maintains IS-BAO accreditation.
Beyond charter, Phoenix Air's military division is recognized as the world's leading provider of contracted airborne electronic warfare and weapons training services. The company also conducts global air ambulance operations, high-priority hazardous cargo transport, and airframe modifications — all from this Cartersville facility.
0600–2000 Local
Full-service FBO, 100LL and Jet-A fueling, hangar storage, passenger terminal, aircraft rental, flight training, airframe and powerplant maintenance
Fuel: 100LL $7.50 · Jet-A $7.25 · Ramp fees apply for turbine aircraft
FAA: VPC
ICAO: KVPC
Elevation: 759 ft MSL
Coordinates: 34°07′N, 084°50′W
Dimensions: 5,760 × 100 ft
Surface: Asphalt, grooved
Lighting: HIRL, PAPI, REIL
Condition: Excellent
CTAF/UNICOM: 122.7
AWOS-3PT: 120.525
Atlanta Approach: 121.0
No control tower
RNAV (GPS) Runway 01
RNAV (GPS) Runway 19
VOR-A
Special alternate minimums apply
Annual ops: 50,500+
Daily average: 138 flights
90% general aviation
10% air taxi, 1% military
Owner: City of Cartersville
Authority: Cartersville-Bartow Airport Authority
Opened: 1969
Hours: 0600–2000 local
Provide your tail number, estimated arrival time, and destination. Your chauffeur coordinates directly with Phoenix Air’s FBO team to confirm ramp access and timing.
Your chauffeur tracks your aircraft in real time and positions at the FBO before you land. Schedule changes, holds, and early arrivals are handled automatically.
When your aircraft arrives, your Mercedes Sprinter is staged at the terminal. Luggage is transferred directly. No waiting, no crowds, no terminal walk.
Step from the FBO into cream leather. The I-75 corridor puts you in Buckhead in under an hour, or lakeside at Allatoona in minutes.
47 miles
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28 miles
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Cartersville is Georgia's self-styled “Museum City” — home to two Smithsonian-affiliated museums and one of the most significant archaeological sites in the southeastern United States. Major employers include Anheuser-Busch, Qcells, and over 200 industrial operations across Bartow County. The Highland 75 corporate park offers 780+ acres of GRAD-certified development land along the I-75 corridor.
Smithsonian affiliate — 120,000 sq ft, largest Western art collection in the Southeast
54-acre Mississippian culture site — six earthen mounds dating to 1000 AD
Smithsonian affiliate — 120,000 sq ft, planetarium, mineral gallery, fossil exhibits
12,000 acres, 270 miles of shoreline — 4 miles from the airport
Premier youth and collegiate sports destination
From $175
One-way to or from Cartersville Airport. Includes chauffeur, FBO coordination, luggage handling, and all amenities.
From $175/hr
Your Sprinter and chauffeur at your disposal. Airport transfer plus Lake Allatoona, museum visits, or multi-stop itineraries.
From $175 per transfer · Phoenix Air FBO coordination · Tail number tracking
Runway 1/19 is 5,760 feet by 100 feet, asphalt in excellent condition with high-intensity runway edge lighting. This accommodates light and midsize jets, turboprops, and all piston aircraft. RNAV (GPS) approaches are available for both runway ends.
Phoenix Air operates the sole FBO on the field, providing 100LL and Jet-A fueling, hangar storage, a passenger terminal, flight training, and full airframe and powerplant maintenance. Phoenix Air has been headquartered at this airport since 1985 and leases approximately 85 percent of the field.
Cartersville Airport is approximately 47 miles northwest of Downtown Atlanta via I-75 South, typically 50 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. Buckhead is roughly 42 miles, or 45 to 55 minutes. The drive is almost entirely interstate.
Yes. The airport has RNAV (GPS) approaches for both Runway 01 and Runway 19, as well as a VOR-A approach. AWOS-3PT weather reporting is available on frequency 120.525.
Yes. Phoenix Air Group, a FAA-certificated Part 135 air carrier with worldwide operating authority, has been headquartered at Cartersville Airport since 1985. The company operates Gulfstream charter aircraft and provides government contract aviation services, military training, and global air ambulance operations from this facility.