Flight Operations to the US Masters Tournament

The 2026 Masters Tournament will be held from April 9 to 12 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, continuing its long tradition as the first major championship of the season. The event draws huge international crowds, and operators planning trips are advised to plan well in advance.

The closest airport is Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field.

Augusta Regional Airport

• ICAO/IATA: KAGS/AGS
• Longest Runway: 8001 FT (2439 m)
• Instrument Approaches: ILS
• Runway weight-bearing capacity: PCN 90 /R/B/W/T
• Coordinates: N33-22.2/W081-57.9
• Elevation: 146 ft
• Magnetic variation: 04W
• Fuel types: JET / AVGAS

Operational Information

• TSA WAIVER may be required for overflight and landing permits for non-scheduled and private flights
• There are no parking restrictions
• Parking will operate on a first-come-first-served basis
• Due to the increased volume of aircraft operating in the Augusta area during the Masters Golf Tournament, the following procedures will be used to minimize air traffic delays and enhance safety

Traffic Management

Traffic management such as reroutes, miles-in-trail, altitude restrictions, ground stops, and ground delay programs may be used during this event. Additional initiatives may be required to/from the following airports:

• Aiken Municipal Airport (AIK)
• Daniel Field Airport (DNL)
• Thomson-McDuffie County Airport (HQU)

Flight Plan Filing

In order to receive advanced navigation (RNAV) procedures/routings, please ensure that the correct PBN capability qualifier, in the ICAO format, is utilized when filing your flight plan. Flight plans without the correct ICAO RNAV designators will be assigned conventional procedures.

• Aircraft parking reservations are required so reserve in advance
• We recommend operators fuel on arrival or the day before departure
• Order outbound catering in advance
• Landing and ramp fees are based on aircraft maximum landing weights
• There is a daily ramp fee charged per aircraft arrival
• Additional support staff, fuel trucks, and equipment will be ready to handle the influx of aircraft
• Runway 8/26 will be closed to support aircraft parking with an auxiliary facility operational to support this area
• Augusta Regional Airport is located approximately 13 miles (20-25 minutes) from Augusta National

Stay tuned for more updates on operational data and restrictions as we get them.

For support with your flight operations to the Masters, contact UAS Americas