East Georgia Regional (KSBO), Georgia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
East Georgia Regional (KSBO) serves Swainsboro, Georgia with a single paved runway and no operating tower, handling a modest volume of business aviation traffic each year according to FAA TFMSC data. The field carries jet fuel and 100LL, with self-service available outside attended hours, and sits roughly 65 nautical miles from the nearest customs facility at KMCN. Wildlife activity, including deer and geese on and around the airport, is a recurring operational note for crews planning arrivals and departures.
Runways
East Georgia Regional has one paved runway, 14/32, 6,021 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
East Georgia Regional has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL 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
East Georgia Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Middle Georgia Regional (KMCN), 65 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
East Georgia Regional recorded 399 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at KSBO is heaviest in March and October, with the lowest activity recorded in May and July.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 47 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
East Georgia Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
The PAPI for runway 14 is pilot-activated, and the high-intensity runway lights for runway 14/32 are controlled via CTAF.
A 6-foot fence and vehicles are located 400 feet right of centerline, between 0 and 200 feet from the threshold.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Fuel is available on a self-service basis after attended hours.
Geese are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
East Georgia Regional has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is John Edwin Jones Sr Field / Metter Municipal (KMHP), 20.32 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway is available at KSBO?
East Georgia Regional (KSBO) has one paved runway, designated 14/32, measuring 6,021 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving the airport, and its length accommodates a range of business aircraft. There is no air traffic control tower on the field, so operations are conducted using CTAF procedures.
Is fuel available at East Georgia Regional after hours?
East Georgia Regional (KSBO) offers 100LL and Jet A fuel, with self-service available after the normal attended hours. The attended schedule runs Monday through Saturday from 0800 to 1700 local time. Outside that window, pilots can still obtain fuel through the self-service option on the field.
Where does KSBO route customs clearance?
KSBO does not have onsite customs service; the nearest customs facility is at Macon (KMCN), approximately 65 nautical miles away. Operators planning international arrivals should coordinate customs clearance through that location in advance. This distance is a key planning factor for any flight requiring federal inspection services near Swainsboro.
What wildlife hazards should pilots expect at East Georgia Regional?
East Georgia Regional (KSBO) has reported deer on and in the vicinity of the airport, along with geese on and around the field. Both hazards are noted as general remarks affecting the airport environment. Crews operating at KSBO should maintain vigilance during approach, landing, and ground operations given these ongoing wildlife reports.