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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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:50 AM | 09:50Z |
| Sunrise | 06:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 00:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 01:09Z |
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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 118.7 — Chart 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
- 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)- 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
- 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)- 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
- 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
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,001 ft | |
| 17/35 | 8,001 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 119.15 | APP/DEP |
| ATIS | 132.75 | |
| CTAF | 118.7 | |
| GND | 121.9 | |
| TWR | 118.7 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRQ · Colliers | VORTAC | 113.90 | r158° / 22.5 NM |
| ALD · Allendale | VOR | 116.70 | r304° / 40 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
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Departures
Minimums & Hot Spots
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
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
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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