Athens Ben Epps Airport- AHN-Ben Epps
Athens Ben Epps Airport is a public airport located near the central business district of Athens. The airport is owned by the Clarke County and serves the greater area of Athens, Georgia. The airport was named after the first aviator in the history of Georgia - Ben T. Epps. The airport has been opened to the public since the early 1900s. Mostly used for general aviation, its main commercial airline for scheduled passenger flights was the Essential Air Service. In 2008, the airport began serving two flights daily to Charlotte via the Air Midwest that operates as the U.S. Airway Express.
Best Time to Visit
Sitting 246 meters above sea level, there are no airlines serving AHN Airport at this moment. The last airline that provided scheduled flights from the airport was SeaPort Airlines. It was back in 2012 when the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded this airline with flights to Nashville, from AHN Airport replacing GeorgiaSkies. Negotiations on an unnamed airline that will start regional domestic flights from Athens Ben Epps Airport are underway. This will service flights going to New York City and the Baltimore area. Local destinations close to the airport include the regions of Demorest, Cornelia and Dahlonega.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Four-star rated Graduate Athens, a hotel where modern and classical element that resembles the southern culture is fused. It is one of the nearby hotels close to AHN Airport and is located 3 miles away. Holiday Inn Athens-University Area is also located nearby, and a cheaper accommodation for the budget conscious traveler.
On this page it is easy to search for Athens, GA airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Athens, GA, United States (AHN-Ben Epps) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the AHN airport.
Most of these AHN
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Athens, GA
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the AHN airport are Kingwood Resort Golf, Anna Ruby Falls, and Hightower Creek Vineyards.
Map of Athens, GA Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Athens, GA, United States (AHN-Ben Epps)
If you planning to travel to Athens, GA, United States (AHN-Ben Epps), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 10:23 AM.
The temperature feels like 72.35 with a humidity level of 73 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 70 percent with visibility at 13 percent.
Today’s UV index is 5, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 12:41 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
6/2
Thunderstorm with rain
72°F
High: 80°F
Low: 65°F
Precipitation: 75%
Monday
6/3
Scattered clouds
75°F
High: 86°F
Low: 67°F
Precipitation: 15%
Tuesday
6/4
Scattered clouds
77°F
High: 88°F
Low: 69°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
6/5
Thunderstorm with rain
77°F
High: 86°F
Low: 71°F
Precipitation: 60%
Thursday
6/6
Thunderstorm with rain
78°F
High: 86°F
Low: 71°F
Precipitation: 60%
Friday
6/7
Few clouds
76°F
High: 89°F
Low: 60°F
Precipitation: 20%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Athens, GA AHN airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free AHN airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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