Augusta Regional At Bush Field

KAGS / AGS

Augusta, US

Last Updated
Jul 27, 05:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
05:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
0 kt
7 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAGS 270553Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM FEW060 24/24 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP114 T02440244 10317 20244 50003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 144 ft
FEW 6,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,144 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Augusta Regional At Bush Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 6,000 feet and 7 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 7 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 6,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 09:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (144 ft)
Pressure Alt
182 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,297 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KAGS 270520Z 2706/2806 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250 FM270900 00000KT 4SM BR FEW250 TEMPO 2709/2712 1SM BR SCT003 FM271400 31004KT P6SM SCT040 FM280000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT030 SCT200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
09:00Z FM270900
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Mist
09:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 1SM
Mist
14:00Z FM271400
+8h
VFR 310° 4 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

9,294 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.5%
MVFR
13.4%
IFR
6%
LIFR
3.1%

Augusta Regional At Bush Field typically experiences VFR conditions 77.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 35.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, July, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 35.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.3%
N
9.3%
S
10%
W
10.7%
NE
6.8%
NW
6.4%
SE
5.8%
SW
10.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.7°C
Range: -9°C to 36°C
-9°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 3.3%

Best Months for VFR

April July November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 9,294 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.