KAGS

VFR

AUGUSTA RGNL AT BUSH FLD

AUGUSTA · GEORGIA

Elev
145.7'
Longest RWY
8,001'17/35
Tower
06:45–23:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Before you fly into KAGS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:45–23:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,145.7'
MSL · field 145.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KAGS

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

KAGS 272053Z 10006KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP196 T02220089 56020
Wind
100° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.11 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
785 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
6 NM S
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
AGS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
HERBERT JUDON
Address
1501 AVIATION WAY, AUGUSTA GA 30906

Flight service · Hours

FSS MCN
MACON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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100° · 6 kt
RWY 08
074°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 074° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,146 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35164° / 344°8,001 ftCONCStandard L
08/26Favored74° / 254°6,001 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR90', tree, 2450' from thr, 800' R of cntrln, slope 38
35PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR42', trees, 1500' from thr, 600' R of cntrln, slope 21
08PAPI 4-box left(3°)52', trees, 1250' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 20
26PAPI 4-box left(3°)65', trees, 1250' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 16

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 17
LS · CAT I
MZX
111.75
RWY 35
LS · CAT I
AGS
110.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 17
KAGS · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Caution is advised for the taxi-lane ramp entrance and exit point into the Standard Aero storm water ditch on the north side.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the Flight Service Station frequency, contact Augusta Approach at 706-771-1777. When approach is closed, contact Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center at 770-210-7692.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Heavy bird activity occurs in the vicinity of the airport from November through March.Show FAA
  • Caution is advised for wildlife hazard due to coyotes.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 08, 17, 26, and 35 and operate continuously. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 08 and 26. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 08 and 26. High intensity runway lights are on runways 17 and 35 and operate continuously when the tower is closed. Medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights is activated on runways 17 and 35 via the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35Gross weight limits are 2 tons 585 thousand pounds for B-C-17, 2D/2D2 975 thousand pounds for 747, 840 thousand pounds for C-5, and 2D/2D2 975 thousand pounds for 747.Show FAA
  • 17/35Single wheel gear gross weight limit is 175.Show FAA
  • 08/26Pavement classification rating value for runway 08/26 is 120/F/B/X/T.Show FAA
  • 17/35Pavement classification rating value for runway 17/35 is 930/R/B/W/T.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35Per survey December 2004, runway 17-35.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting index C is available upon request.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KAGS

Answer card
ICAO
KAGS
Name
AUGUSTA RGNL AT BUSH FLD
Location
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
Elevation
145.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,145.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0645-2300
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 8,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
18
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
100° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Augusta Regional at Bush Field sits in Augusta, Georgia. The field elevation is 145.7 ft MSL. KAGS has two runways. The longest is 17/35 at 8,001 ft. Runway 08/26 is 6,001 ft. The tower is open daily from 0645 to 2300.

This field has two ILS approaches. They are on runway ends 17 and 35. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Augusta Regional is a busy towered field with TRSA service and published approach control. Expect normal coordination on arrival and departure.

Augusta Regional Airport Aviation Services is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The airport remarks call out birds in the area. Heavier bird activity is noted from November through March. They also note coyotes as a wildlife hazard. There is also a caution about the taxi-lane ramp entrance and exit point into the Standard Aero storm water ditch on the north side. Runway lighting and approach lighting are published for both runway pairs, so night ops are supported. If you need clearance delivery after FSS contact is not available, the Chart Supplement gives alternate phone numbers for Augusta Approach and Atlanta Center.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KAGS?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement gives a different instruction.
What ILS approaches are available at Augusta Regional (KAGS)?
KAGS has two ILS approaches. They are on runway ends 17 and 35.
What are the tower hours at KAGS?
The control tower is open from 0645 to 2300.
Which runway is longest at KAGS?
Runway 17/35 is the longest runway at 8,001 ft. Runway 08/26 is 6,001 ft.
Which FBO is on the field at KAGS?
Augusta Regional Airport Aviation Services is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is there anything to watch for on taxi or ramp at KAGS?
Yes. The published remarks call out the taxi-lane ramp entrance and exit point into the Standard Aero storm water ditch on the north side. Taxi with care in that area.
Are birds or wildlife a concern at KAGS?
Yes. Birds are reported on and near the airport. Heavy bird activity is noted from November through March. The remarks also call out coyotes as a wildlife hazard.
Can I get clearance delivery if FSS is not available at KAGS?
Yes. The published remarks say to contact Augusta Approach at 706-771-1777 if you cannot reach clearance delivery on the Flight Service Station frequency. When approach is closed, contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.

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