In July 2026, several board members reported weak AWOS radio reception while flying in from the east and northeast. The commission said engineering firm Kimley-Horn would look into options for replacing or upgrading the aging system.
IssueHabersham Countyunder consideration
Habersham County airport commission looks at replacing aging weather system after repeated failures
The airport's automated weather system, which pilots rely on for conditions at the field, has broken down more than once and now has spotty radio reception, prompting commissioners to explore an upgrade.
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July 14, 2026: AWOS radio reception problems and possible system upgrade
What happens next
Kimley-Horn is to look into options for replacing or upgrading the AWOS system.
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The story
In January 2025, the Habersham County Airport Commission noted the Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) was not working properly and said the county had called out vendor DBT to check and fix it.
The system failed again in February 2026, this time due to ice. The commission was told repairing it, including new sensors and labor, would cost about $5,000.
By May 2026, the commission was discussing a proposed AWOS and weather camera upgrade through a company called Mesotech, describing it as FAA-approved with upgraded technology.
In July 2026, several board members reported weak AWOS radio reception while flying in from the east and northeast. The commission said engineering firm Kimley-Horn would look into options for replacing or upgrading the aging system.
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DiscusseddiscussedAWOS radio reception problems and possible system upgrade
Several board members reported weak AWOS radio reception
while traveling from the East/Northeast. Kimley-Horn will look into options for replacing or upgrading the aging
AWOS system.
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AWOS radio reception problems and possible system upgrade
Several board members reported weak AWOS radio reception while traveling from the East/Northeast. Kimley-Horn will look into options for replacing or upgrading the aging AWOS system.
DiscusseddiscussedProposed AWOS and weather camera upgrade through Mesotech
discussed a proposed AWOS upgrade
through Mesotech. Phil explained that the system is FAA approved and offers upgraded technology
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Proposed AWOS and weather camera upgrade through Mesotech
discussed a proposed AWOS upgrade through Mesotech. Phil explained that the system is FAA approved and offers upgraded technology
DiscusseddiscussedAWOS (weather observation system) failure and repair/replacement costs
The AWOS went out due to ice — it will be $5k to repair, including new sensors and
labor.
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AWOS (weather observation system) failure and repair/replacement costs
The AWOS went out due to ice — it will be $5k to repair, including new sensors and labor.
DiscusseddiscussedAirport Weather Observation System (AWOS) malfunction and possible replacement
The AWOS is not working
ptoperly. Bill has called DBT out to check and fix it.
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Airport Weather Observation System (AWOS) malfunction and possible replacement
The AWOS is not working ptoperly. Bill has called DBT out to check and fix it.
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