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Waycross Ware County Airport (AYS)

Waycross, United States · small airport · 31.249° -82.395° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeAYS
ICAO CodeKAYS
Typesmall airport
NameWaycross Ware County Airport
MunicipalityWaycross
CountryUnited States
ContinentNA
Latitude31.249° N
Longitude-82.395° W
Elevation142 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryUnited States
ISO Code
RegionWaycross
Continent CodeNA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-5
DST OffsetUTC-4
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – September
Pleasant temperatures across most regions
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Spring: Mar–MaySummer: Jun–AugAutumn: Sep–NovWinter: Dec–Feb

✈ Airlines Serving AYS

AA — American AirlinesDL — Delta Air LinesUA — United AirlinesWN — Southwest AirlinesAS — Alaska AirlinesB6 — JetBlueAC — Air Canada

🌡 Climate — Temperate (31.2°N)

Jan
8°
0°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
17°
7°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
9°
Nov
12°
5°
Dec
9°
1°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Waycross Ware County Airport (AYS/KAYS) is a public general aviation airport located three miles northwest of Waycross, Georgia. Established in the 1940s, it features two asphalt runways and serves private and recreational pilots. The airport is owned by the City of Waycross and Ware County and has no scheduled commercial airline service.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know to check the airport's self-serve fuel pump for after-hours access and to ask the FBO about the best route to the Okefenokee Swamp, a nearby natural attraction. Summer afternoons often bring thunderstorms, so plan morning flights.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is about a 10-minute drive from downtown Waycross via US-1/US-82. There is no public transit or airport shuttle, so arrange a taxi, rideshare, or rental car in advance. Rental cars are available in town, not at the airport.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines serve Waycross Ware County Airport?
A: No commercial airlines serve AYS; it is a general aviation airport for private and charter flights.

Q: What services are available at the airport?
A: The airport offers fuel (100LL and Jet A), tiedowns, and a small terminal with restrooms. There is no restaurant or car rental on-site.

Q: How long are the runways?
A: Runway 5/23 is 5,000 feet by 100 feet, and Runway 13/31 is 4,000 feet by 75 feet, both asphalt.

Q: Is there parking at the airport?
A: Yes, free parking is available for both short-term and long-term stays.
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