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Augusta Regional At Bush Field

AGS · KAGS · Augusta, GA · 144 ft elevation · var 4W · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KAGS / AGS
Coordinates
33.3699, -81.9645
Elevation
144 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4W
Sectional chart
ATLANTA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
ATLANTA (ZTL)
Flight service (FSS)
MACON
NOTAM facility
AGS
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1943/10
Distance from city
6 S

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:50 AM09:50Z
Sunrise06:19 AM10:19Z
Sunset08:41 PM00:41Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:09 PM01:09Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:09 PM → 05:50 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:41 PM → 05:19 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
PAPI RWYS 08, 17, 26 & 35, OPER CONSLY. REIL RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26; HIRL RWY 17/35 OPER CONSLY WHEN ATCT CLSD. ACTVT MALSR RWY 17 & 35 - CTAF. on 118.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 08: 4-light PAPI (left) · 26: 4-light PAPI (left) · 17: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 35: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

08TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 08 · 082°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
118.7

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 08/26

6,001 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 52k, Double wheel 71k, Dual tandem 126k.

08
Heading
082° mag · 78° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 52 ft, 1,250 ft from threshold, 125 ft R of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
26
Heading
262° mag · 258° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 65 ft, 1,250 ft from threshold, 200 ft L of centerline — 16:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface

Runway 17/35

8,001 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 155k, Double wheel 160k, Dual tandem 450k, Double dual tandem 975k.

17
Heading
172° mag · 168° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.75 (MZX) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 90 ft, 2,450 ft from threshold, 800 ft L of centerline — 38:1 slope to clear
35
Heading
352° mag · 348° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.5 (AGS) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 42 ft, 1,500 ft from threshold, 600 ft L of centerline — 21:1 slope to clear
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D119.15APP/DEP
ATIS132.75
CTAF118.7
GND121.9
TWR118.7
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
IRQ · ColliersVORTAC113.90r158° / 22.5 NM
ALD · AllendaleVOR116.70r304° / 40 NM

Airport diagram

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
CITY OF AUGUSTA
AVIATION DEPARTMENT, 1501 AVIATION WAY, AUGUSTA, GA
706-798-2656
Manager
HERBERT JUDON
1501 AVIATION WAY, AUGUSTA, GA
706-798-3236

Remarks FAA

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • ARFF INDEX C AVBL UPON REQUEST. ARFF INDEX D AVBL WITH 48 HR NOTICE.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT. HVY BIRD ACT INVOF ARPT NOV-MAR.
  • CAUTION: TAXI-LANE RAMP ENTRANCE/EXIT POINT INTO STANDARD AERO STORM WATER DITCH ON NORTH SIDE.
  • CAUTION: WILDLIFE HAZARD COYOTE.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC AUGUSTA APCH AT 706-771-1777, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
  • TOUCH AND GO OPS UNAVBL FOR ACFT OVER 12500 LBS.
  • PAPI RWYS 08, 17, 26 & 35, OPER CONSLY. REIL RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26; HIRL RWY 17/35 OPER CONSLY WHEN ATCT CLSD. ACTVT MALSR RWY 17 & 35 - CTAF.
  • 2T-585K (B-C-17), 2D/2D2-975K (747), 840K (C-5) 2D/2D2-975K (747).
  • 2S-175.
  • PCR VALUE: 120/F/B/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 930/R/B/W/T
  • PER SURVEY DEC 2004 RWY 17-35.

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About KAGS

Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS · KAGS) is an airport in Augusta, GA, at 144 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,001 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KAGS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KAGS have a control tower?

Yes. Augusta Regional At Bush Field has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KAGS?

Augusta Regional At Bush Field has 2 runways; the longest is 8,001 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KAGS?

Augusta Regional At Bush Field is in Augusta, GA, at an elevation of 144 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.3699, -81.9645.

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