US Masters 2019 Augusta Georgia: The 2019 US Masters gets underway from Thursday, April 11 until Sunday, April 14 at Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia. Here’s what operators need to keep in mind when organizing missions to Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field, seven miles (11km) south of Augusta.
Augusta Regional Airport
IATA: AGS
ICAO:KAGS
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:
Airport
Location
Identifier
Augusta Regional Airport
Bush Field Augusta, GA
AGS
Aiken Municipal Airport
Aiken, SC
AIK
Daniel Field Airport
Augusta, GA
DNL
Thomson-McDuffie County Airport
Thomson, GA
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.
For preferred IFR arrival and departure routings, as well as further information, click here
For support with your flight operations to US Masters 2019 Augusta Georgia, contact UAS Americas
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