Augusta Regional at Bush Field (KAGS), Georgia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Augusta Regional at Bush Field, KAGS, is a towered Georgia airport serving the Augusta metro area roughly 91.62 nautical miles from the nearest major population center. The field handles a mix of business aviation and other traffic, supported by two paved runways and full-time fuel availability, with FAA TFMSC data showing business aviation as a significant share of annual operations recorded for 2025.
Runways
Augusta Regional at Bush Field has two paved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 8,001 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Augusta Regional at Bush Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Augusta Regional at Bush Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Columbia Metro (KCAE), 54 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Augusta Regional at Bush Field recorded 12,026 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April. Business aviation traffic at KAGS is notably concentrated in April, which saw more than three times the operations of any other month in the 2025 data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 3,766 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Augusta Regional at Bush Field averages 25.1 days above 90°F in July, 15.1 freeze days in January and 0.1 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94.1°F, and January the coldest, at 59.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Augusta Regional at Bush Field has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Augusta Approach; when approach is closed, contact Atlanta ARTCC.
Touch-and-go operations are unavailable for aircraft over 12,500 pounds.
PAPI is installed on runways 08, 17, 26, and 35 and operates continuously. REIL is installed on runways 08 and 26; MIRL on runway 08/26; HIRL on runway 17/35 operates continuously when the airport traffic control tower is closed. MALSR on runways 17 and 35 is activated via CTAF.
Obstruction clearance slope data for runway 17-35 is per a survey conducted in December 2004.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport, with heavy bird activity in the vicinity of the airport from November through March.
Caution: wildlife hazard from coyotes.
PCR VALUE: 120/F/B/X/T
PCR VALUE: 930/R/B/W/T
Caution: a taxi-lane ramp entrance and exit point leads into a standard aero storm water ditch on the north side.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Augusta Regional at Bush Field has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Daniel Field (KDNL), 6.91 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KAGS?
Augusta Regional at Bush Field, KAGS, has two paved runways available for arriving and departing traffic. Runway 17/35 is the longer of the two, measuring 8,001 feet in length and 150 feet wide with a concrete surface. Runway 08/26 offers 6,001 feet of asphalt at 100 feet wide. Both runways are paved and support jet operations. The longer runway typically accommodates larger business jets and any aircraft requiring extended landing or takeoff distance.
Is fuel available at Augusta Regional Airport?
Augusta Regional at Bush Field stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel on the field. The airport operates with an attendance schedule covering all days, all hours, so fuel service is not limited to a partial-day window. KAGS is a towered field, which adds another layer of operational support during fueling and ground movement. Dispatchers planning fuel stops here can count on both piston and turbine fuel types being present at this location.
Are touch-and-go operations allowed at KAGS for larger aircraft?
Touch-and-go operations at Augusta Regional at Bush Field are not available for aircraft over 12,500 pounds, according to the airport's operational remarks. This restriction applies specifically to pattern work rather than normal landings or departures. Operators flying heavier business jets or transport-category aircraft should plan for full-stop operations instead of touch-and-go training patterns at KAGS. Lighter aircraft below this weight threshold are not subject to this particular restriction.
Does KAGS have customs clearance on site?
Augusta Regional at Bush Field does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is located at KCAE, approximately 54.31 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international destinations who need to clear customs will need to route through KCAE or another designated port of entry before or after their stop at KAGS. This distance should be factored into trip planning for any flight with an international origin or destination.
What wildlife hazards are noted at Augusta Regional Airport?
Augusta Regional at Bush Field has documented wildlife hazards including birds on and in the vicinity of the airport, with heavy bird activity reported specifically from November through March. A separate caution notes coyote activity as a wildlife hazard on the field. Flight crews operating at KAGS during the fall and winter months should factor in elevated bird strike risk during arrival and departure phases. These hazards are part of the airport's standing operational remarks and apply year-round for coyotes, seasonally for birds.