KAYS

VFR

WAYCROSS-WARE COUNTY

WAYCROSS · GEORGIA

Elev
141.3'
Longest RWY
5,992'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KAYS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,141.3'
MSL · field 141.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KAYS

Current METAR

Observed 18:55Z

KAYS 271855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT027 BKN035 23/12 A3014 RMK AO2 T02330117
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 12°C
Altimeter
30.14 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
862 ft
Ceiling
3,500 ft AGL
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
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
JACKSONVILLE
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
AYS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DEE MEADOWS
Address
3098 KEEN DRIVE, WAYCROSS GA 31503

Flight service · Hours

FSS MCN
MACON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • M-F · 0700-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 01
354°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 354° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,141 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19354° / 174°5,992 ftASPHStandard L
05/2337° / 217°5,044 ftASPHStandard L
13/31123° / 303°3,554 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
01PAPI 2-box left(3°)70', trees, 1321' from thr, 520' R of cntrln, slope 16
19PAPI 2-box left(3°)MALSR97', trees, 1896' from thr, 752' R of cntrln, slope 17
0580', trees, 1257' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 13
2369', trees, 1270' from thr, 74' R of cntrln, slope 15
3153', trees, 1260' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 20

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 · 1

RWY 19
LS · CAT I
AYS
108.3
ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 19
KAYS · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

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
Lighted
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592.Show FAA
  • There is a 1089 foot tower 9.5 nautical miles west of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Lighting is on from dusk to 2200. After 2200, activate the MALSR on runway 19, the REIL on runway 19, the PAPI on runways 01 and 19, and the HIRL on runways 01 and 19 by using the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor fuel after hours, call 912-287-4335.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KAYS

Answer card
ICAO
KAYS
Name
WAYCROSS-WARE COUNTY
Location
WAYCROSS, GEORGIA
Elevation
141.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,141.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
01/19 · 5,992 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Waycross-Ware County Airport sits in Waycross, Georgia. Field elevation is 141.3 ft MSL. It has three asphalt runways. The longest is runway 01/19 at 5,992 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. One ILS approach is published for runway 19. Pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The on-field FBO is Ware County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. If you need fuel after hours, the published remarks give a phone number to call. Lighting is on from dusk to 2200. After 2200, runway 19 lighting can be activated by radio on CTAF. That includes the MALSR, REIL, PAPI and HIRL on runway 19. The airport also has PAPI and HIRL on runway 01. Clearance delivery is handled through Jacksonville ARTCC.

For a first-time arrival, the main things to plan for are the non-towered pattern. Plan for the published lighting procedure. The ILS to runway 19 is also a key item. There is also a 1,089 ft tower about 9.5 NM west of the field. Check the current Chart Supplement for any additional local procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KAYS?
The longest runway is 01/19 at 5,992 ft asphalt. That is the main runway to look at for heavier aircraft or when you want the extra margin.
Does KAYS have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published. It serves runway 19. Verify the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at KAYS?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KAYS towered?
No. KAYS has no control tower. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.8 for self-announce traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at KAYS?
Ware County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (912) 287-4400 for current service details.
How do the runway lights work at KAYS after dark?
Lighting is on from dusk to 2200. After 2200, activate the runway 19 MALSR, REIL, PAPI and HIRL by using CTAF.
Is there anything nearby that affects the approach into KAYS?
Yes. A 1,089 ft tower sits about 9.5 NM west of the airport. Keep that in mind when planning arrivals and departures in the local area.
Who handles clearance delivery for KAYS?
The published remarks say to contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592 for clearance delivery. Use that number if you need an IFR clearance.

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