Augusta Regional At Bush Field

KAGS / AGS

Augusta, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
11:53Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
0 kt
5 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAGS 041153Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR FEW004 07/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP267 T00720067 10094 20067 52012 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 144 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
544 ft AMSL
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1022 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (144 ft)
Pressure Alt
-269 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,194 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KAGS 041130Z 0412/0512 00000KT 5SM BR SCT002 BKN250 TEMPO 0412/0414 3/4SM BR BKN001 FM041500 22006KT P6SM FEW020 SCT250 FM050000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM050800 00000KT 2SM BR BKN003
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:38Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
Mist
15:00Z FM041500
+3h
VFR 220° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM050000
+12h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AGS
08
26
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 6,001 ft 75 ft ASP 78°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
78° angle
17/35 8,001 ft 150 ft ASP 168°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
168° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAGS

5,120 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.6%
MVFR
14.7%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
4.5%

Augusta Regional At Bush Field typically experiences VFR conditions 73.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 36.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 36.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.1%
NE
8.2%
E
4.4%
SE
3.8%
S
7.1%
SW
7.9%
W
11.2%
NW
8.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.3°C
Range: -9°C to 35°C
-9°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.2%
Fog Frequency: 4.7%

Best Months for VFR

November October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,120 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Augusta Regional At Bush Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAGS
IATA Code: AGS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 144 ft MSL

Location

City: Augusta
Country: US
Latitude: 33.369900°
Longitude: -81.964500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 6,001 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 8,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Augusta Regional At Bush Field

Overview

Augusta Regional At Bush Field serves the Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport situated at 144 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 33.369900, -81.964500, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for commercial, regional, and general aviation operations in the central Georgia region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable visual flight conditions, with 76.5% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences moderate temperature variations, ranging from -9°C to 35°C, with an average temperature of 13.6°C. Wind patterns are characterized by northerly prevailing winds averaging 6.7 knots, with 40.8% of observations reporting calm conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 08/26 at 6,001 feet and Runway 17/35 at 8,001 feet. Both runways demonstrate consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswinds around 4.2-4.4 knots. Visibility is generally excellent, with an average of 8.9 statute miles and only 2.9% of observations reporting visibility below 3 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

October, November, and September represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during the 5% of observations with fog conditions. The dual-runway configuration provides flexibility for approaches, with both runways offering favorable wind alignment and minimal crosswind challenges.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.