KSBO

VFR

EAST GEORGIA RGNL

SWAINSBORO · GEORGIA

Elev
327.2'
Longest RWY
6,021'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSBO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,327.2'
MSL · field 327.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KSBO

Current METAR

Observed 07:15Z

KSBO 180715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3027 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
0°C / -3°C
Altimeter
30.27 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-1,828 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
2 NM NW
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
MCN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEN WARNOCK
Address
102 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SWAINSBORO GA 30401

Flight service · Hours

FSS MCN
MACON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 14
123°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 123° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,327 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32123° / 303°6,021 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 4-box left(3°)43', trees, 1445' from thr, 648' R of cntrln, slope 28
325', bldg, 226' from thr, 468' R of cntrln, slope 5

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 14
LD · CAT I
SBO
109.35
ILS OR LOC RWY 14
KSBO · 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
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,CHTR,INSTR,SURV

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

  • Deer on and in vicinity of airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.Show FAA
  • Geese on and in vicinity of airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate the PAPI on runway 14 and the high intensity runway lights on runways 14 and 32 by using the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is self service after hours.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 32A 6-foot fence and vehicles are located 400 feet right and 0 to 200 feet from the threshold of runway 32.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Only charge for Part 135 operations.Show FAA
  • 1After hours and on Sunday, phone 803-530-3124.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSBO

Answer card
ICAO
KSBO
Name
EAST GEORGIA RGNL
Location
SWAINSBORO, GEORGIA
Elevation
327.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,327.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 6,021 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

East Georgia Rgnl sits in Swainsboro, Georgia. Field elevation is 327.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 14/32 is asphalt and 6,021 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.975. One ILS approach is published for runway 14.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has AirStar Flight Support on site. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO at (478) 237-5882 for current service details. Fuel is self-serve after hours.

A few published remarks matter here. Deer and geese are reported on and near the airport. There is a 6-foot fence and vehicles near the threshold of runway 32. They are about 400 ft right and 0 to 200 ft from the threshold. Runway lights and the PAPI for runway 14 are activated by CTAF. Clearance delivery is handled through Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692. For a first-time arrival, plan for an uncontrolled field with wildlife activity and pay close attention on the 32 end.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KSBO?
KSBO has one runway, 14/32. It is 6,021 ft long and asphalt.
Does East Georgia Rgnl have a tower?
No. KSBO is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.975 for traffic calls and runway light activation.
What is the pattern altitude at KSBO?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is there an ILS approach at KSBO?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 14. Check the current Chart Supplement for the full approach details and minimums.
Which FBO is on the field at KSBO?
AirStar Flight Support is on field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (478) 237-5882 for current service details.
Can I get self-serve 100LL at KSBO after hours?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is self-serve after hours. Call the FBO directly if you need to confirm access before arrival.
Are there wildlife hazards at East Georgia Rgnl?
Yes. The published remarks report deer and geese on and in the vicinity of the airport. Plan your arrival and departure with that in mind.
What should I know about runway 32 at KSBO?
There is a 6-foot fence and vehicles near the threshold of runway 32. The published remark places them about 400 ft right and 0 to 200 ft from the threshold.

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