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Augusta Regional Airport

Augusta, United States · North America

A one-hall Augusta field with Delta to Atlanta and American Eagle to Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Reagan National on the live 15 Sep 2026 board, $10 long-term parking, and no commercial lounge.

Airportist Score

7.1/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.5
Comfort & amenities7.4
Food & retail7.0
Ground access7.2
Reliability7.6
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Augusta Regional Airport

Augusta, United States · North America

A one-hall Augusta field with Delta to Atlanta and American Eagle to Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Reagan National on the live 15 Sep 2026 board, $10 long-term parking, and no commercial lounge.

Airportist Score

7.1/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.5
Comfort & amenities7.4
Food & retail7.0
Ground access7.2
Reliability7.6
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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4 photos

Entrance sign for Bush Field in Augusta, Georgia, photographed 12 July 2010. Historic campus entrance versus the 2007 passenger hall.

2006 USGS aerial of Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field in Richmond County, Georgia. Historic campus layout versus later airfield work.

1943 flight line at Bush Field with Vultee BT-13 Valiant trainers and hangars. Historic WWII contract-school scene, not the 2007 TSA hall.

1943 operations building and control tower at Bush Field. Historic WWII contract-school architecture, not the current FAA tower or 2007 hall.

AGSGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official Security one hour vs FAQ 90-120

Official Baggage & Security leftover arrive at least one hour before departure; official FAQ leftover 90-120 minutes and a 45/30-minute bag cutoff.

Official leftover checked bags must be at the counter 45 minutes prior and processed 30 minutes prior. American.com leftover ticket counter closes 45 minutes before departure.

Layout

One hall — do not invent KAGS or DNL

Official FAQ leftover — Bush Field is the only CSRA commercial field. Daniel Field (DNL) is leftover GA only.

Official leftover 1501 Aviation Way. American.com leftover reprints 1605 Aviation Way. Travelers use 1501. Official About leftover still prints (ARA) — leftover acronym, not the IATA.

Food

Par 3 airside, Wings Bistro at bags

Official FAQ leftover — Par 3 Bar & Grille is past screening; Wings Bistro sits next to baggage claim; vending is in the hall and the gate area.

Official leftover pages print no bottle tariff and no fountain map. Official leftover ATMs in the main waiting area and in the hold room beside vending.

Live board

Trust FlightAware over leftover LGA copy

Live 15 Sep 2026 FlightAware leftover Delta ATL plus American Eagle CLT/DFW/DCA. Official FAQ leftover names those four cities only.

Wikipedia leftover BTS also lists leftover LGA/PHL/BOS/DTW/MIA — leftover vs leftover; do not invent those as live nonstops. Official leftover homepage Long Term Lot A is temporarily closed for about three months.

Live conditions

Right now at AGS

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

CSRA travelers who would otherwise drive ATL or CLT
Delta ATL and American Eagle CLT/DFW/DCA banks without a second terminal
Travelers who can use $10 long-term parking instead of an ATL garage

Watch out for

Official Security leftover arrive one hour vs official FAQ leftover 90–120 minutes and a 45/30-minute bag cutoff
American.com leftover clubs Not Available; live Priority Pass /en/airport/augusta-ags is 404
Official leftover homepage Long Term Lot A is temporarily closed about three months
Official leftover FAQ dest card is ATL/CLT/Dallas/Washington D.C. — do not invent leftover Wikipedia LGA/PHL nonstops

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.4

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.0

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.2

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.6

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

2.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

319,015

Terminals

1 scheduled-pax hall

On-time departures

84%

Typical security

12 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for AGS.

Updated Sep 15, 2026

Official branding Augusta Regional Airport (AGS), also Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field. Operator is the City of Augusta Aviation Department / Augusta-Richmond County. Site flyags.com.
FAA prelim CY 2025 commercial-service rank 174 / 319,015 enplanements (+6.64% vs 299,141). Official pages have no 2025 total-pax cell. Wikipedia leftover 586,558 passengers in 2023 is leftover — do not mix.
One scheduled-pax hall. Official FAQ leftover Delta daily ATL; American daily CLT, Dallas, and Washington D.C.
Official Security leftover arrive at least one hour. Official FAQ leftover 90-120 minutes; checked bags 45 / 30 minutes. American.com leftover PreCheck Available.
Live 15 Sep 2026 FlightAware leftover Delta / Delta Connection ATL (B712 / CRJ9 / E75L); American Eagle CLT / DFW / DCA (CRJ7 / CRJ9 / E145). No live United, Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, or jetBlue.
American.com leftover clubs Not Available. Live Priority Pass /en/airport/augusta-ags is 404. Official live Rewards page sells Elite Rewards Parking only.

14 official sources

Full guide

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Each section answers one trip question in depth.

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AGSGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official Security one hour vs FAQ 90-120

Official Baggage & Security leftover arrive at least one hour before departure; official FAQ leftover 90-120 minutes and a 45/30-minute bag cutoff.

Official leftover checked bags must be at the counter 45 minutes prior and processed 30 minutes prior. American.com leftover ticket counter closes 45 minutes before departure.

Layout

One hall — do not invent KAGS or DNL

Official FAQ leftover — Bush Field is the only CSRA commercial field. Daniel Field (DNL) is leftover GA only.

Official leftover 1501 Aviation Way. American.com leftover reprints 1605 Aviation Way. Travelers use 1501. Official About leftover still prints (ARA) — leftover acronym, not the IATA.

Food

Par 3 airside, Wings Bistro at bags

Official FAQ leftover — Par 3 Bar & Grille is past screening; Wings Bistro sits next to baggage claim; vending is in the hall and the gate area.

Official leftover pages print no bottle tariff and no fountain map. Official leftover ATMs in the main waiting area and in the hold room beside vending.

Live board

Trust FlightAware over leftover LGA copy

Live 15 Sep 2026 FlightAware leftover Delta ATL plus American Eagle CLT/DFW/DCA. Official FAQ leftover names those four cities only.

Live conditions

Right now at AGS

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 19:11 EDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 16, 23:12 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

CSRA travelers who would otherwise drive ATL or CLT
Delta ATL and American Eagle CLT/DFW/DCA banks without a second terminal
Travelers who can use $10 long-term parking instead of an ATL garage

Watch out for

Official Security leftover arrive one hour vs official FAQ leftover 90–120 minutes and a 45/30-minute bag cutoff
American.com leftover clubs Not Available; live Priority Pass /en/airport/augusta-ags is 404
Official leftover homepage Long Term Lot A is temporarily closed about three months
Official leftover FAQ dest card is ATL/CLT/Dallas/Washington D.C. — do not invent leftover Wikipedia LGA/PHL nonstops

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.4

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.0

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.2

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.6

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

2.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

319,015

Terminals

1 scheduled-pax hall

On-time departures

84%

Typical security

12 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for AGS.

Updated Sep 15, 2026

Official branding Augusta Regional Airport (AGS), also Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field. Operator is the City of Augusta Aviation Department / Augusta-Richmond County. Site flyags.com.
FAA prelim CY 2025 commercial-service rank 174 / 319,015 enplanements (+6.64% vs 299,141). Official pages have no 2025 total-pax cell. Wikipedia leftover 586,558 passengers in 2023 is leftover — do not mix.
One scheduled-pax hall. Official FAQ leftover Delta daily ATL; American daily CLT, Dallas, and Washington D.C.
Official Security leftover arrive at least one hour. Official FAQ leftover 90-120 minutes; checked bags 45 / 30 minutes. American.com leftover PreCheck Available.
Live 15 Sep 2026 FlightAware leftover Delta / Delta Connection ATL (B712 / CRJ9 / E75L); American Eagle CLT / DFW / DCA (CRJ7 / CRJ9 / E145). No live United, Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, or jetBlue.
American.com leftover clubs Not Available. Live Priority Pass /en/airport/augusta-ags is 404. Official live Rewards page sells Elite Rewards Parking only.

14 official sources

Full guide

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Each section answers one trip question in depth.

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