Waycross Ware County Airport (AYS): Codes, Runways & Location
Waycross Ware County Airport (IATA: AYS · ICAO: KAYS) is a small airport serving Waycross, United States. It lies at 31.2491° N, 82.3955° W, 142 ft (43 m) above sea level.
Overview of Waycross Ware County Airport
Waycross Ware County Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Waycross in United States. It is identified by the IATA code AYS and the ICAO code KAYS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Waycross Ware County Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1826 m (5992 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 142 ft (43 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Moody Air Force Base (VAD) about 82 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,826 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waycross Ware County Airport
Where is Waycross Ware County Airport located?
Waycross Ware County Airport is located in Waycross, United States. Its coordinates are 31.2491° N, 82.3955° W.
What is the airport code for Waycross Ware County Airport?
Waycross Ware County Airport has an IATA code of AYS and an ICAO code of KAYS.
How long is the runway at Waycross Ware County Airport?
Waycross Ware County Airport's longest runway is about 1826 m (5992 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Waycross Ware County Airport have?
Waycross Ware County Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Waycross Ware County Airport a major airport?
Waycross Ware County Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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