Airports / Georgia / RMG
Richard B Russell Airport.
Rome, Georgia · 644 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
115 ratings
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Operators based
644
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#12 / 39
Georgia airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 115 Google ratings , ranked against 39 rated GA fields.
34 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field (KRYY), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Richard B Russell Airport, listed as KRMG / RMG, is a mid-sized airport in Rome, Georgia. Field elevation is 644 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list RMG as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field (KRYY, 34 nm), Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA, 41 nm), and Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE, 41 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 7,010-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from RMG are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Towers Field. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from RMG to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KRMG. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Russell Regional Airport FBO
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- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 07:00-20:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-18:00; after-hours by arrangement ($200 call-out fee)
- Unicom 122.725
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- +3 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KRMG
IATA
RMG
FAA / Local
RMG
Elevation
644 ft
Coordinates
34.3506° N · 85.1580° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs GA fields
state range 19–1,535 ft
At 644 ft, RMG sits higher than 59% of the 69 Georgia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,010 ft
- 01/197,010 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07/254,498 ft × 100 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,010 ft
RMG's 7,010 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 34nmKRYYCobb County International Airport-McCollum FieldAtlanta
- 41nmCHAChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)Chattanooga
- 41nmMGEDobbins Air Reserve BaseMarietta
- 47nmFTYFulton County Airport Brown FieldAtlanta
- 51nmPDKDeKalb Peachtree AirportAtlanta
- 56nmATLHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International AirportAtlanta
Location
Open the full mapKRMG · Richard B Russell Airport · Rome, GA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RMG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 130 nm | 42m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 462 nm | 1h 28m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 476 nm | 1h 30m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 529 nm | 1h 38m |
| Miami (MIA) | 572 nm | 1h 44m |
| Houston (HOU) | 587 nm | 1h 46m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 591 nm | 1h 46m |
| New York (TEB) | 656 nm | 1h 56m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RMG?
- Richard B Russell Airport's longest paved runway is 7,010 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 RMG?
- Richard B Russell Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,010 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Richard B Russell Airport?
- One FBO serves RMG: Russell 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 RMG?
- The closest alternate is Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field (KRYY), about 34 nm away, followed by Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) at 41 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RMG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 28m (462 nm), Chicago about 1h 30m (476 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 38m (529 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.