Augusta Regional At Bush Field (KAGS)
Medium airport · Augusta, Georgia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Augusta Regional At Bush Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAGS |
| IATA | AGS |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°22'12" W 81°57'52" 33.36990, -81.96450 |
| Location | Augusta, Georgia, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,001 ft (1829 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 8,001 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Augusta Regional At Bush Field at a glance
Augusta Regional At Bush Field is a medium airport in Augusta, Georgia, United States, known to airline systems as AGS. The field elevation of 144 ft (44 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAGS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 17/35 — offers 8,001 ft (2439 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAGS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Augusta Regional At Bush Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Field | KDNL | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Columbia Metropolitan Airport | KCAE | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Orangeburg Municipal Airport | KOGB | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport | KCUB | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base | KMMT | 124 km (67 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Augusta Regional At Bush Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 144 ft field elevation of Augusta Regional At Bush Field can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Augusta Regional At Bush Field
What is the ICAO code of Augusta Regional At Bush Field?
The ICAO identifier of Augusta Regional At Bush Field is KAGS, and its IATA code is AGS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Augusta Regional At Bush Field above sea level?
Augusta Regional At Bush Field sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Augusta Regional At Bush Field located?
The airport lies at 33.3699, -81.9645 — in Augusta, Georgia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Daniel Field, about 13 km away.
Does KAGS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAGS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Augusta Regional At Bush Field?
Augusta Regional At Bush Field has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,001 ft (2439 m) with a ASP surface.