Blue Ridge, Georgia

Private charter · Blue Ridge, GA

Private charter to & from Blue Ridge

Fly private to the north Georgia mountains around Blue Ridge for cabins, trout streams, apple orchards and fall color

  • KDZJ
  • KJZP
  • K1A3
  • K49A
  • K9A0

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Blue Ridge is a small mountain town in Fannin County, near the point where Georgia meets Tennessee and North Carolina. Once a railroad and copper-mining stop, it has become the north Georgia mountains’ busiest getaway, with a walkable downtown of restaurants, galleries and outfitters, and thousands of rental cabins and second homes tucked into the surrounding ridges. Tourism, real estate and construction are the main businesses, and many Atlanta families keep a place here for weekends.

The drive from Atlanta takes around two hours, with the final miles on winding mountain roads, and from Florida it is a long day behind the wheel. Flying private into a nearby regional airport, such as Blairsville, cuts the trip down and gets you to the cabin in time for dinner on the deck. Once there, days revolve around the Toccoa River, Lake Blue Ridge, the Chattahoochee National Forest and the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, with apple picking in late summer and fall. Nearby Ellijay, Blairsville and the Tennessee towns of McCaysville and Copperhill extend the options for dining and shopping.

Airports

Charter to and from Blue Ridge airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Blue Ridge, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • KDZJ

    Regional airport

    Blairsville Airport

    Blairsville

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    5,004 ft

  • KJZP

    Regional airport

    Pickens County Airport

    Jasper

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

  • K1A3

    Regional airport

    Martin Campbell Field

    Copperhill

    From downtown
    10 mi
    Longest runway
    3,500 ft

  • K49A

    Regional airport

    Gilmer County Airport

    Ellijay

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    3,507 ft

  • K9A0

    Regional airport

    Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport

    Dahlonega

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    3,090 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Blue Ridge

When to go. Fall is Blue Ridge’s peak season, when leaves typically turn in mid to late October and apple harvest is in full swing; cabins and trains book up early. Summer is cooler than Atlanta and perfect for tubing the Toccoa River and boating on the lake. Spring brings wildflowers, waterfalls running high and good trout fishing. Winters are quiet, with crisp days, occasional snow on the ridges and cozy cabin stays.

  1. 01

    Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

    Vintage trains run from the downtown depot along the Toccoa River to McCaysville, where passengers can stand with one foot in Georgia and one in Tennessee before the return trip.

  2. 02

    Toccoa River Swinging Bridge

    Along the Benton MacKaye and Duncan Ridge trails, this suspension footbridge spans the Toccoa River and is one of the longest swinging bridges east of the Mississippi.

  3. 03

    Mercier Orchards

    A family farm since the 1940s, Mercier is known for pick-your-own apples, peaches and berries, a bakery famous for fried pies, and hard cider and wine tastings.

  4. 04

    Lake Blue Ridge

    Surrounded largely by national forest, this TVA reservoir has clear water for boating, paddleboarding, swimming and fishing, with a marina and rentals on its shore.

  5. 05

    Aska Adventure Area

    Just south of town in the Chattahoochee National Forest, a network of trails offers hiking and mountain biking through hardwood forest, with views of Lake Blue Ridge.

  6. 06

    Downtown Blue Ridge

    The compact downtown around the railroad depot is filled with restaurants, wine bars, galleries, antique stores and outfitters for fly-fishing and tubing on the Toccoa.

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Flying private in Blue Ridge

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Blue Ridge?

Littlebird flies in and out of Blairsville Airport (KDZJ), Pickens County Airport (KJZP), Martin Campbell Field (K1A3), Gilmer County Airport (K49A), and Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport (K9A0). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Blue Ridge?

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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Blue Ridge?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Blue Ridge?

Popular trips include Atlanta (about 25 min), Nashville (about 55 min), Birmingham (about 1 hr), and Charlotte (about 1 hr 10 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Blue Ridge, GA safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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