Augusta Municipal (3AU), Kansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Augusta Municipal Airport (3AU) is a public-use general aviation field in Augusta, Kansas, with a single paved runway of 4,501 feet. The airport sits roughly 17 nautical miles from customs service at Wichita's KICT and is not itself a towered field, relying on CTAF for traffic coordination. Fuel service includes 100LL, MOGAS, and Jet A+ on a self-service and full-service basis, supporting a mix of piston and turbine business aviation traffic recorded under FAA TFMSC data for 2025.
Runways
Augusta Municipal has one paved runway, 18/36, 4,501 ft long and 75 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Augusta Municipal has Jet A+, 100LL and MOGAS available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Augusta Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National (KICT), 17 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Augusta Municipal recorded 185 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at 3AU peaks in July, with volumes roughly three to four times higher than the quieter months of March and September.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 34 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 4.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Augusta Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Wichita Approach.
A 5-foot-deep ditch is located 330 feet north of the runway 18 approach end.
Runway end identifier lights (REILs) on runways 18 and 36, PAPI on runways 18 and 36, and medium intensity runway lights (MIRL) on runway 18/36 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Personnel and equipment working near the runway during mowing operations in summer months.
Line of sight between the runway ends is obstructed by terrain.
Runway 18 is designated for calm wind operations.
Self-service fuel is available for 100LL and MOGAS; Jet A+ is available on a full-service basis only.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Augusta Municipal has five airfields within 14 NM. The closest is Lloyd Stearman Field, 6.50 NM north.
Part of the Wichita area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does 3AU offer for business aviation arrivals?
Augusta Municipal (3AU) has one paved runway, 18/36, measuring 4,501 feet long and 75 feet wide with a concrete surface. The field is non-towered, so arriving and departing traffic coordinates over CTAF. Lighting includes REILs, PAPI, and MIRL on both runway 18 and 36, all pilot-activated.
Is customs clearance available on-site at Augusta Municipal (3AU)?
Augusta Municipal (3AU) does not have on-site customs service. The nearest customs facility is at Wichita's KICT, approximately 17 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs processing should plan to clear at KICT rather than at 3AU directly.
What fuel types are available at KAUS's regional neighbor 3AU?
Augusta Municipal (3AU) offers 100LL, MOGAS, and Jet A+ fuel. 100LL and MOGAS are available on a self-service basis, while Jet A+ is dispensed full-service. This mix supports both piston and turbine aircraft operating out of the field.
Are there any notable obstructions or hazards reported at 3AU?
Augusta Municipal (3AU) has several charted operational notes affecting approach and ground movement. Line of sight between runway ends is obstructed by terrain, and a 5-foot ditch lies 330 feet north of the runway 18 approach end. Pilots should also expect mowing equipment near the runway during summer months.