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Augusta, Georgia

S. state of Georgia and the county seat of Richmond County.

Type City

Why go

  • City in the United States.
  • Served by Daniel Field (DNL).

History

Augusta is a city on the central eastern border of the U.S. state of Georgia and the county seat of Richmond County. The city lies directly across the Savannah River from North Augusta, South Carolina at the head of its navigable portion. Augusta, the third most populous city in Georgia, is situated in the Fall Line region of the state.

Airports

Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) 8.3 mi to the centre
Augusta, GA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, Air France, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Washington (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 3 direct destinations
  • American Airlines AA (CRJ, DH8) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Washington*
  • US Airways US (CRJ, Dash 8-300) · 2 routes: Charlotte*, Washington*
  • Air France AF (717, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
  • Delta Air Lines DL (717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (717, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Daniel Field (DNL) 0.6 mi to the centre
Augusta, GA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Aiken Regional Airport (AIK) 23 mi to the centre
Aiken, SC, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Barnwell Regional Airport (BNL) 40 mi to the centre
Barnwell, SC, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Thomson-McDuffie County Airport 28 mi to the centre
Thomson, GA, US
Outdoor
Burke County Airport 30 mi to the centre
Waynesboro, GA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Daniel Field (DNL); 36 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AGS has direct flights to 3 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Washington).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Augusta, Georgia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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