Golf · Augusta, Georgia · April
The Masters is played at Augusta National in Georgia from 8 to 11 April, after three practice days from 5 April. Augusta is a small city with a very big week, and the business-aviation side is managed tightly: the FAA sets preferred routes, Augusta Regional closes a runway to park jets, and ramp space at every nearby field goes through the FBOs. Below: Augusta Regional against Daniel Field, the overflow airports, how parking works, and the last leg to the course. Tournament dates are confirmed each year by Augusta National; the business-aviation details come from NBAA’s Masters guidance.
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Masters traffic is mostly domestic: the New York area, Florida, Texas and the big south-eastern cities, plus a transatlantic thread from the UK and Ireland on heavy jets.
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EGLFDaniel Field (DNL) is the closest airport to Augusta National, about three miles away, but its two runways are around 4,000 feet, so it suits light jets and turboprops. Augusta Regional at Bush Field (AGS), about 13 miles from the course, is the main airport for everything larger. NBAA treats both as core airports for Masters week, alongside Aiken Regional (AIK) and Thomson-McDuffie County (HQU), each about 30 minutes away. Columbia Metropolitan (CAE), about 67 miles out, is a popular fallback.
| Airport | Code | To the course | Masters-week notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Regional at Bush Field | AGS · KAGS | ~13 miles | Main field for all sizes. Runway 8/26 and several taxiways close to make extra parking. FBO: Augusta Regional Airport Aviation Services. |
| Daniel Field | DNL · KDNL | ~3 miles | Closest. Runways of 4,002 ft and 3,733 ft; light jets and turboprops. Temporary control tower in Masters week. FBO: Augusta Aviation. |
| Aiken Regional | AIK · KAIK | ~30 min | South Carolina side. Runway 1/19 closes for parking. FBO: Aiken Aviation. |
| Thomson-McDuffie County | HQU · KHQU | ~30 min | West of Augusta. FBO: Spirit Aviation. |
| Columbia Metropolitan | CAE · KCAE | ~67 miles | Not a core airport, but a popular choice when Augusta fills. |
There is no single slot system for the Masters. Parking is reserved airport by airport through each FBO, which issues any prior-permission numbers and books services. According to NBAA, reservations at Augusta Regional, Aiken, Daniel Field and Thomson go through FlightBridge, and operators should secure them as early as possible. Ramp fees are expected at every airport; amounts are set by the FBO, so confirm them on the quote. Our guide to hidden fees covers what to ask.
Augusta Regional makes room by closing runway 8/26 and several taxiways for parking, and spreads aircraft across the main ramp, a satellite operations area and an overflow pad. Aiken closes its runway 1/19 for parking, and temporary towers open at Aiken and Daniel Field for the week.
On the air traffic side, the FAA sets preferred IFR routes for the four core airports and may use miles-in-trail, ground stops or ground delay programmes when traffic peaks. Inbound traffic usually builds from the Wednesday, peaks on the Friday, and leaves in a rush on Sunday evening and Monday. NBAA recommends filing early, ideally the day before.
Book the FBO parking at the same time as the aircraft. Fly in on a practice day or Wednesday rather than Friday, when inbound traffic peaks. Light jets can use Daniel Field, three miles from the course; everything else lands at Augusta Regional. Leave on Monday morning if you can, rather than in the Sunday-evening rush.
Rarely. Daniel Field is about three miles from the course and Augusta Regional about 13, so the drive is short. A helicopter is only worth discussing if you are staying further out, for example in Aiken or Columbia, and your operator can confirm a landing site. For most groups, the money is better spent on getting a parking reservation at the right field. Our helicopter vs private jet guide explains when a helicopter does pay off.
Masters week prices like other US peak events, typically 15–30% above a normal week; see why private jet prices rise in event weeks. The live figure for your route is confirmed on enquiry.
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Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SAFlorida and south-east hops; fits Daniel Field.
James · CC BY-SA 2.0New York and Texas with a full group; Augusta Regional.
Anna Zvereva · CC BY-SA 2.0Transatlantic from London and the Gulf; Augusta Regional only.
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