3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport boasts a well-maintained facility with modern amenities that cater to both leisure and business travelers.”
Laura Sellers, Auburn Homes5★ on Google
Airports / Alabama / AUO
Small airport · AUO
Auburn University Regional Airport.
Auburn, Alabama · 777 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
57 ratings
0
Operators based
777
Elevation ft
Auburn, AlabamaELEV 777 FTSmall airport
4.5
Google rating
57
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
777
Field elevation
feet above sea level
26
Nearest alternate
nm to CSG
Field standing
#14 / 32
Alabama airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 57 Google ratings , ranked against 32 rated AL fields.
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
Columbus Airport (CSG), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Auburn, Alabama, Auburn University Regional Airport (KAUO / AUO) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 777 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into AUO for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Columbus Airport (CSG, 26 nm), Lawson Army Air Field (LSF, 28 nm), and Maxwell Air Force Base (MXF, 49 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,264-foot paved runway, AUO can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from AUO depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Auburn–Opelika Robert G. Pitts Field. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Auburn.
1 FBO serves KAUO. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Auburn University Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Mon-Fri 0700-2100, Sat-Sun 0800-1700
- Unicom 123.0
- Car rental
- Parking
- Fuel
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff is known for their friendly and helpful demeanor, providing excellent customer service throughout the terminal.”
Laura Sellers, Auburn Homes5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Auburn University Regional Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KAUO
IATA
AUO
FAA / Local
AUO
Elevation
777 ft
Coordinates
32.6151° N · 85.4340° 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
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs AL fields
state range 17–1,032 ft
At 777 ft, AUO sits higher than 93% of the 42 Alabama fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,264 ft
- 18/365,264 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11/294,000 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,264 ft
AUO's 5,264 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 26nmCSGColumbus AirportColumbus
- 28nmLSFLawson Army Air FieldFort Benning
- 49nmMXFMaxwell Air Force BaseMontgomery
- 52nmMGMMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) AirportMontgomery
- 54nmTOITroy Municipal Airport at N Kenneth Campbell FieldTroy
- 62nmANBAnniston Regional AirportAnniston
Location
Open the full mapKAUO · Auburn University Regional Airport · Auburn, AL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AUO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 220 nm | 55m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 452 nm | 1h 27m |
| Miami (MIA) | 490 nm | 1h 32m |
| Houston (HOU) | 536 nm | 1h 39m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 543 nm | 1h 40m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 574 nm | 1h 44m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 576 nm | 1h 44m |
| Austin (AUS) | 643 nm | 1h 54m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AUO?
- Auburn University Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 5,264 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 AUO?
- Auburn University Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,264 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Auburn University Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves AUO: Auburn University Aviation. 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 AUO?
- The closest alternate is Columbus Airport (CSG), about 26 nm away, followed by Lawson Army Air Field (LSF) at 28 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AUO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 55m (220 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 27m (452 nm), Miami about 1h 32m (490 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.