5/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“From a charter pilot’s perspective, the General Aviation and Private Charter side of Augusta Regional (KAGS) is easily navigated and equipped with all the…”
BJ Kirby5★ on Google
Airports / Georgia / AGS
Medium airport · AGS
Augusta Regional At Bush Field.
Augusta, Georgia · 144 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
1,743 ratings
1
Operators based
144
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Augusta, GeorgiaELEV 144 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
1,743
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
144
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Daniel Field (DNL).
Overview
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (KAGS / AGS) is a mid-sized airport serving Augusta, Georgia. Field elevation is 144 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, AGS is a home base: Bravo Air operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Daniel Field (DNL, 7 nm), Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE, 54 nm), and Orangeburg Municipal Airport (OGB, 56 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,001-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from AGS are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from AGS to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KAGS. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Augusta Regional Airport FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 122.95
- Conference room
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- +6 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Passengers are greeted in a beautiful waiting area featuring a gas fireplace and all the comforts they should expect.”
BJ Kirby5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Overall: KAGS/Augusta Regional earns high marks for service, accessibility, and pilot support.”
BJ Kirby5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KAGS
IATA
AGS
FAA / Local
AGS
Elevation
144 ft
Coordinates
33.3699° N · 81.9645° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs GA fields
state range 19–1,535 ft
At 144 ft, AGS sits lower than 86% of the 69 Georgia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,001 ft
- 17/358,001 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08/266,001 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,001 ft
AGS's 8,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmDNLDaniel FieldAugusta
- 54nmCAEColumbia Metropolitan AirportColumbia
- 56nmOGBOrangeburg Municipal AirportOrangeburg
- 60nmCUBJim Hamilton L.B. Owens AirportColumbia
- 67nmMMTMc Entire Joint National Guard BaseEastover
- 76nmAHNAthens Ben Epps AirportAthens
Location
Open the full mapKAGS · Augusta Regional At Bush Field · Augusta, GA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AGS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 285 nm | 1h 4m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 400 nm | 1h 20m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 413 nm | 1h 22m |
| Miami (MIA) | 463 nm | 1h 29m |
| New York (TEB) | 587 nm | 1h 46m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 589 nm | 1h 46m |
| Houston (HOU) | 717 nm | 2h 4m |
| Boston (BED) | 743 nm | 2h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AGS?
- Augusta Regional At Bush Field's longest paved runway is 8,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AGS?
- Augusta Regional At Bush Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at AGS?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Augusta Regional At Bush Field as a home base, including Bravo Air. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Augusta Regional At Bush Field?
- One FBO serves AGS: Augusta Regional Airport FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to AGS?
- The closest alternate is Daniel Field (DNL), about 7 nm away, followed by Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AGS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 4m (285 nm), Washington DC about 1h 20m (400 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 22m (413 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.