Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (KRMG), Georgia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field, KRMG, serves Rome, Georgia, roughly 41 nautical miles from the nearest metro area, at a field elevation of 644 feet. The airport recorded 3,056 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 1,992 of those classified as business aviation activity, placing it in Skystar's tier 1 category for traffic volume and documentation depth. Two paved asphalt runways, a longer 7,007-foot strip and a shorter 4,495-foot crosswind runway, support a mix of turbine and piston traffic at this non-towered field.
Runways
Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field has two paved runways. The longest, 01/19, is 7,007 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Cobb County International / McCollum Field (KRYY), 35 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field recorded 1,992 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at KRMG concentrates most heavily in May and November, with May reaching 214 operations against a yearly low of 137 in February.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 214 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field averages 21.4 days above 90°F in July and 17.9 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.2°F, and January the coldest, at 52.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Ultralight activity is reported on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Runway lighting activation: MALSR on runway 01; REIL on runways 07, 25, and 19; PAPI on runways 01 and 19; MIRL on runway 07/25; and HIRL on runway 01/19, all activated via CTAF.
On runway 07, the approach ratio is 13:1 at the displaced threshold, with 67-foot trees located 1,071 feet from the displaced threshold, 350 feet left of centerline.
Military air cargo drop operations involving C-130 aircraft take place from 1830 to 2030 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the northeast end of runway 07/25.
Deer are reported in the vicinity of the airport.
A Ground Communication Outlet is available on frequency 121.725 through Atlanta Clearance Delivery.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact via FSS frequency, contact Atlanta ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Tom B David Field (KCZL), 12.53 NM northeast.
Part of the Chattanooga area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KRMG
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary runway length at KRMG?
KRMG, Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field, has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 01/19 is the longer of the two at 7,007 feet by 150 feet wide. Runway 07/25 measures 4,495 feet by 100 feet wide. The longer runway supports most business turbine traffic operating into Rome, Georgia. Both surfaces are asphalt with no reported weight restrictions in the airport data.
Is KRMG a towered airport?
KRMG is not a towered airport, meaning traffic is coordinated via CTAF rather than a control tower. The field does have lighting infrastructure including MALSR on runway 01, REIL on runways 07, 25, and 19, PAPI on runways 01 and 19, and both MIRL and HIRL systems, all activated through CTAF. A Ground Communication Outlet is available on frequency 121.725 through Atlanta Clearance Delivery for pilots needing clearance. If unable to contact via FSS frequency, pilots can reach Atlanta ARTCC instead. This setup supports non-towered operations at Richard B Russell Regional Airport around the clock within its attendance hours.
What fuel is available at KRMG?
Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field, KRMG, offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel, listed in the data as A+. The field is attended Monday through Friday from 0700 to 2000 and Saturday through Sunday from 0900 to 1800 local time. This schedule covers most business aviation arrival windows throughout the week. Fuel availability aligns with these attendance hours rather than continuous access. Dispatchers planning fuel stops at KRMG should coordinate arrival within the posted schedule.
Where is the nearest customs facility to KRMG?
KRMG does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs airport is KRYY, located approximately 34.51 nautical miles away. Richard B Russell Regional Airport data does not list an onsite customs type or availability, so aircraft requiring customs clearance must plan to route through KRYY instead. This distance should factor into routing decisions for any international arrivals needing inspection before or after landing at KRMG.
Does KRMG see seasonal traffic variation?
Yes, business aviation traffic at KRMG shows a notable seasonal pattern based on FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Monthly bizav operations range from a low of 137 in February to a high of 214 in May, with November also showing elevated activity at 192 operations. This represents cross-border traffic as tracked by the FAA. Dispatchers scheduling flights into Richard B Russell Regional should anticipate higher volumes in late spring and again in November compared to the winter months.