Heart of Georgia Regional (KEZM), Georgia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Heart of Georgia Regional Airport (KEZM) serves Eastman, Georgia with a single paved runway long enough to handle a broad range of business aircraft, and it maintains staffed hours most days of the week alongside round-the-clock self-service fueling. Business aviation traffic at the field has averaged roughly 30 operations per month in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with the airport positioned about 38 nautical miles from customs service at Macon. The tower operates during published hours, and after-hours clearance delivery routes through Jacksonville ARTCC.
Runways
Heart of Georgia Regional has one paved runway, 02/20, 6,506 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Heart of Georgia Regional has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Heart of Georgia Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Middle Georgia Regional (KMCN), 39 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Heart of Georgia Regional recorded 360 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October and December. Business aviation traffic at KEZM is concentrated in October and December, with both months seeing notably higher operations than the rest of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 54 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Heart of Georgia Regional averages 22.8 days above 90°F in July and 10.6 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.1°F, and January the coldest, at 58.7°F.
Weather station is 4.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Heart of Georgia Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
MALSR is activated on Runway 02, REIL on Runway 20, and PAPI on both Runway 02 and Runway 20. HIRL serves Runway 02/20. All lighting is activated via CTAF.
Trees 10 feet tall are located 363 feet right of centerline at the threshold.
Deer and other wildlife are present in the vicinity of the airport.
Self-fueling is available 24 hours a day using a credit card.
Flight training activity occurs in the area.
CTAF and tower frequency is 124.55.
For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Jacksonville ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Heart of Georgia Regional has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Cochran, 13.42 NM northwest.
Part of the Central Georgia area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KEZM offer for business aviation?
Heart of Georgia Regional (KEZM) has a single asphalt runway, 02/20, measuring 6,506 feet long and 100 feet wide. This length accommodates a wide range of business jets and turboprops. The runway is served by MALSR lighting on Runway 02, REIL on Runway 20, PAPI on both ends, and HIRL, all activated via CTAF.
Is fuel available at KEZM outside staffed hours?
Yes, Heart of Georgia Regional Airport (KEZM) offers 24-hour self-fueling with credit card, covering both 100LL and Jet A grades (A+ in fuel records). Staffed attendance runs Monday through Saturday from 0800 to 1800 and Sunday from 1300 to 1700. Outside those hours, self-service fueling remains accessible without staff on site.
Where is the nearest customs facility to KEZM?
KEZM does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at Macon (KMCN), located approximately 38.91 nautical miles away. Flight crews requiring customs clearance near Heart of Georgia Regional Airport should plan to route through that facility instead.
What obstacles should pilots be aware of near KEZM's runway threshold?
Pilots operating at Heart of Georgia Regional (KEZM) should note trees 10 feet tall located 363 feet right of centerline at the threshold. The airport also reports flight training activity in the area and deer and other wildlife in the vicinity. These factors combine to warrant extra vigilance during approach and departure phases.