Wright Aaf (fort Stewart) / Midcoast Regional (KLHW), Georgia
Landing essentials
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Overview
Wright AAF (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional, identified by the code KLHW, is a towered joint-use airfield serving Fort Stewart and the city of Hinesville, Georgia. The field sits roughly 24.57 nautical miles from the nearest metro area and recorded 1,562 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 561 of those attributed to business aviation. Military restrictions apply to portions of the field, and civil operators share the airspace with active range training and unmanned aircraft activity within Class D.
Runways
Wright Aaf (fort Stewart) / Midcoast Regional has four paved runways. The longest, 06L/24R, is 6,500 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Wright Aaf (fort Stewart) / Midcoast Regional has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 11pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Wright Aaf (fort Stewart) / Midcoast Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Hunter Aaf (KSVN), 22 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Wright Aaf (fort Stewart) / Midcoast Regional recorded 561 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in February, April and November. Business aviation traffic at KLHW is concentrated in the winter and spring months, with a marked drop during June and December.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month February, 59 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Wright Aaf (fort Stewart) / Midcoast Regional averages 26.3 days above 90°F in July and 8.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.6°F, and January the coldest, at 62.7°F.
Weather station is 3.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Wright Aaf (fort Stewart) / Midcoast Regional has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
Fuel: Jet A is available through the FBO (100LL not available), from 1300 to 0600Z Monday through Friday, excluding holidays; outside those hours, 24-hour prior permission is required. Transient fuel requires prior permission; contact Base Ops.
When both the control tower and Marne Radio are closed, the PAPI on runway 06L and runway 33R, the HIRL on runway 06L/24R and runway 15L/33R, and taxiways A, B, C, and F are activated via CTAF.
Runway 06R/24L is closed indefinitely.
Runway 15R/33L is closed indefinitely.
Markings on runway 06R/24L are badly faded.
Markings on runway 15R/33L are badly faded.
Miscellaneous: full weather service is in effect 1100 to 0400Z Monday through Friday, closed weekends and federal holidays; outside those hours, remote weather briefing is provided from the 26th Operational Weather Squadron at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. During periods of augmentation, ATC will assist in cooperative weather watch by notifying weather of unreported conditions. In augmentation mode, prevailing surface visibility may not represent the entire airfield due to building obstructions and limited visibility markers beyond 1.5 statute miles. KLHW forecast reference /86.
Caution: signs on runway 33R/15L are removed or unserviceable, and signs on runway 24R are removed or unserviceable.
Caution: distance-remaining signs are missing from all runways.
Miscellaneous: no overruns are available for runway 24R and runway 15L/33R.
Noise abatement: no overflight of the cantonment area or the city of Hinesville below 1,000 feet AGL.
Caution: extensive runway training is conducted with minimal lighting from sunset to sunrise. Contact the tower before entering Class D airspace. R3005 is located 1.4 nautical miles northwest of the airfield. Deer and pig hazards are present.
Pilots planning to operate within R3005 must receive a range briefing before any operation, completed at least 4 hours prior to the flight on the reservation.
Restricted: all military prior-permission-required and military transient aircraft must contact Base Ops.
Miscellaneous: mooring and tie-down straps are not available.
Restricted: aviators briefed within the last 6 months may receive a telephonic update briefing by contacting Hunter AAF Ops, Monday through Friday, 1200 to 0100Z.
Civilian FBO phone numbers are on file with the facility.
Unmanned aircraft activity occurs within Class D airspace.
Miscellaneous: operating hours may vary with the local flying schedule.
Communications: CTAF Marne Radio operates 1230Z Monday through 0400Z Saturday, and 1230Z to 0400Z Sunday, excluding holidays. Midcoast Regional FBO operates 1200 to 0000Z. Frequency 123.075.
Miscellaneous: main ramp parking pads 15 through 18 are permanently closed, and the southern taxi lane is permanently closed.
Caution: signs on taxiways A, B, and C are removed or unserviceable. Taxiway E is permanently closed.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Wright Aaf (fort Stewart) / Midcoast Regional has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Hunter Aaf (KSVN), 22.46 NM east.
Part of the Savannah and Hilton Head area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KLHW
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at KLHW?
There is no onsite customs facility at Wright AAF / Midcoast Regional. The nearest customs airport of entry is Hunter Army Airfield (KSVN), located approximately 22.46 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs clearance should plan to route through that facility rather than expecting service at KLHW. This applies to both civil and inbound international operations at Fort Stewart. Confirm current customs procedures and any prior notice requirements directly with KSVN before arrival.
What runways are actually usable at Wright AAF (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional?
Wright AAF (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional lists five runway surfaces, but only two are currently open. Runway 06L/24R, at 6,500 feet, and runway 15L/33R, at 5,001 feet, remain available, both paved asphalt at 100 feet wide. Runway 06R/24L and runway 15R/33L are both closed indefinitely, and their markings are reported as badly faded. A turf helipad designated H1 is also listed. Dispatchers should plan exclusively around the two active paved runways at KLHW.
Are there operational cautions dispatchers should know before filing into KLHW?
Several signage and marking deficiencies are reported at Wright AAF (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional. Taxiway signs on A, B, and C are removed or unserviceable, and taxiway E is permanently closed. Signage on runway 33R/15L and runway 24R is also removed or unserviceable, and distance-remaining signs are missing from all runways. Deer and pig hazards are noted on the field, along with extensive runway training conducted with minimal lighting between sunset and sunrise. Pilots should contact the tower before entering Class D airspace given these conditions.
When is fuel available at KLHW, and what types are offered?
Wright AAF (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional offers 100LL and Jet A fuel, with Jet A availability tied to FBO hours from 1300 to 0600Z Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Outside those hours, fuel requires prior permission, and transient fuel likewise requires prior permission through Base Ops. The published attendance schedule for the field is 0600 to 2300, Monday through Friday. Dispatchers planning fuel stops outside standard weekday hours at KLHW should coordinate in advance rather than assume availability.
What does business aviation traffic look like at KLHW, and is it seasonal?
Wright AAF (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional recorded 561 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 1,562 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly business aviation traffic is concentrated in the first half of the year, with February, April, and November each posting 58 to 59 operations. Summer months show a clear dip, with June recording only 30 operations and December 33. This pattern points to lighter business aviation utilization at KLHW during mid-year and year-end periods compared to spring and late fall.