MASTERS GOLF TOURNAMENT
aUGUSTA, GEORGIA
APRIL 5 – 13, 2026
SPECIAL AIR TRAFFIC PROCEDURES
Special air traffic procedures to manage increased traffic, enhance safety, and minimize delays are in effect for the Augusta, GA area.
traffic manaGEMENT INITIATIVES
Traffic Management Initiatives including, but not limited to, reroutes, miles-in-trail, altitude restrictions, ground stops, and ground delay programs may be required to/from the following airports:
Airport | Location | Identifier |
|---|---|---|
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field | Augusta, GA | KAGS |
Aiken Regional Airport | Aiken, SC | KAIK |
Daniel Field Airport | Augusta, GA | KDNL |
Thomson-McDuffie County Airport | Thomson, GA | KHQU |
Airport traffic control tower
The FAA Air Traffic Control Tower at Augusta Regional (KAGS) will operate during the following periods:
Date | Time (EDT) | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
April 5 | 0645-2300 | 1045-0300 |
April 6-7 | 0645-2300 | 1045-0300 |
April 8-12 | 0645-2300 | 1045-0300 |
April 13 | 0645-2300 | 1045-0300 |
The Daniel Field Airport General Aviation Commission will operate a Temporary Air Traffic Control Tower at Daniel Field (DNL) during the following periods:
Time (EDT) | Time (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|
April 6 | 0900-1700 | 1300-2100 |
April 7 | 0800-1800 | 1200-2200 |
April 8-11 | 0700-2000 | 1100-0000 |
April 12 | 0700-2100 | 1100-0100 |
The Aiken Regional Airport General Aviation Commission will operate a Temporary Air Traffic Control Tower at Aiken Regional (AIK) during the following periods:
Date | Time (EDT) | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
April 6 | 0900-1700 | 1300-2100 |
April 7 | 0800-1800 | 1200-2200 |
April 8-11 | 0700-2000 | 1100-0000 |
April 12 | 0700-2100 | 1100-0100 |
Frequencies
Location | Frequency |
DNL ATCT (“DANIEL TOWER”) | 125.95 MHz |
DNL Ground Control | 121.175 MHz |
DNL Clearance Delivery | 133.125 MHz |
Macon AFSS | 122.3 MHz |
DNL ASOS Weather | 135.275 MHz |
Aiken ATCT (“AIKEN TOWER”) | 123.600 MHz |
AIK Ground Control | 121.025 MHz |
Aiken (AIK) Clearance Delivery | 119.700 MHz |
AIK AWOS Weather | 118.025 MHz |
FLIGHT PLAN FILING
In order to receive advanced navigation (RNAV) procedures/routes, ensure you use the correct PBN capability qualifier, in ICAO format, when filing your flight plan. Flight plans without the correct ICAO RNAV designators will receive conventional procedures.
Arrival Routes
Jet and turboprop aircraft file one of the following preferred routes:
KAGS Arrivals (Filed AOA 150)
Route | Altitude |
|---|---|
MEM VUZ THRSR AHN PLYRR CLUBB CADIE AGS | Expect to cross THRSR AOB FL240 |
IGB VUZ THRSR AHN PLYRR CLUBB CADIE AGS | Expect to cross THRSR AOB FL240 |
BNA THRSR AHN PLYRR CLUBB CADIE AGS | Expect to cross THRSR AOB FL240 |
ADTOP MGM THRSR AHN PLYRR CLUBB CADIE AGS | Expect to cross THRSR AOB FL240 |
GCV MVC MGM THRSR AHN PLYRR CLUBB CADIE AGS | Expect to cross THRSR AOB FL240 |
VXV SOT SUG HRTWL IRQ CLUBB CADIE AGS | Expect to cross 40NM N VXV AOB FL310 |
OKNEE FLO CAE STWRT PAANE BUNCR GOLFR AGS | Expect to cross 20NM N OKNEE AOB FL230 |
GSO LIARS CAE STWRT PAANE BUNCR GOLFR AGS | Expect to cross GSO AOB FL300 |
CAE STWRT PAANE BUNCR GOLFR AGS | |
VIYAP SAV MILEN SARDY | Expect to cross SAV AOB FL240 |
DIZNY Y436 DEDDY MILEN SARDY AGS | |
PSK SPA HRTWL IRQ CLUBB CADIE AGS | Expect to cross PSK AOB FL300 |
KAGS Arrivals (Filed AOB 140)
Route |
|---|
HEPUT AGS |
HRTWL IRQ CLUBB CADIE AGS |
KAGS Arrivals (Filed AOB 100)
Route |
|---|
STWRT BEANS AGS |
KHQU Arrivals (Filed AOA 150)
Route | Altitude |
|---|---|
MEM VUZ THRSR AHN HQU | Expect to cross THRSR AOB FL210 |
IGB VUZ THRSR AHN HQU | Expect to cross THRSR AOB FL210 |
BNA THRSR AHN HQU | Expect to cross THRSR AOB FL210 |
ADTOP MGM NOKIE HADOC HARLE HQU | Expect to cross NOKIE AOB 110 |
GCV MVC MGM NOKIE HADOC HARLE HQU | Expect to cross NOKIE AOB 110 |
EUF NOKIE HADOC HARLE HQU | Expect to cross NOKIE AOB 110 |
VXV SOT SUG HRTWL IRQ HQU | Expect to cross 40NM N VXV AOB FL310 |
OKNEE FLO CAE HUFMN BLANE IRQ HQU | Expect to cross 20NM N OKNEE AOB FL230 |
GSO CAE HUFMN BLANE IRQ HQU | Expect to cross GSO AOB FL300 |
VIYAP WURFL CAE HUFMN BLANE IRQ HQU | |
PSK SPA HRTWL IRQ HQU | Expect to cross PSK AOB FL300 |
KHQU Arrivals (Filed AOB 140)
Route |
|---|
HRTWL IRQ HQU |
DBN HADOC HARLE HQU |
KDNL Arrivals (Filed AOA 150)
Route | Altitude |
|---|---|
MEM VUZ THRSR AHN V325 VESTO BLANE IRQ DNL | Expect to cross THRSR AOB FL240 |
IGB VUZ THRSR AHN V325 VESTO BLANE IRQ DNL | Expect to cross THRSR AOB FL240 |
BNA THRSR AHN V325 VESTO BLANE IRQ DNL | Expect to cross THRSR AOB FL240 |
ADTOP MGM NOKIE HADOC IRQ DNL | Expect to cross NOKIE AOB 110 |
GCV MVC MGM NOKIE HADOC IRQ DNL | Expect to cross 50NM W NOKIE AOB FL240 |
EUF NOKIE HADOC IRQ DNL | Expect to cross NOKIE AOB 110 |
VXV SOT SUG HRTWL IRQ DNL | Expect to cross 40 NM N VXV AOB FL310 |
OKNEE FLO CAE HUFMN BLANE IRQ DNL | Expect to cross 20NM N OKNEE AOB FL230 |
GSO CAE HUFMN BLANE IRQ DNL | Expect to cross GSO AOB FL300 |
VIYAP WURFL CAE HUFMN BLANE IRQ DNL | |
PSK SPA HRTWL IRQ DNL | Expect to cross PSK AOB FL300 |
KDNL Arrivals (Filed AOB 140)
Route |
|---|
HRTWL IRQ DNL |
DBN HADOC IRQ DNL |
KAIK Arrivals (Filed AOA 150)
Route | Altitude |
|---|---|
MEM VUZ THRSR AHN V325 VESTO BLANE AIK | Expect to cross THRSR AOB FL240 |
IGB VUZ THRSR AHN V325 VESTO BLANE AIK | Expect to cross THRSR AOB FL240 |
BNA THRSR AHN V325 VESTO BLANE AIK | Expect to cross THRSR AOB FL240 |
ADTOP MGM THRSR AHN V325 VESTO BLANE AIK | Expect to cross THRSR AOB FL240 |
GCV MVC MGM THRSR AHN V325 VESTO BLANE AIK | Expect to cross THRSR AOB FL240 |
VXV SOT SUG CAE AIK | Expect to cross 40NM N VXV AOB FL310 |
OKNEE FLO CAE AIK | |
GSO CAE AIK | Expect to cross GSO AOB FL300 |
VIYAP WURFL CAE AIK | |
PSK SPA CAE AIK | Expect to cross PSK AOB FL300 |
KAIK Arrivals (Filed AOB 140)
Route |
|---|
DBN HADOC IRQ AIK |
pOTENTIAL HOLDING
Aircraft may be required to hold inbound due to weather or other constraints. Generally, pilots may expect to hold south of the IRQ VORTAC.
VFR ARRIVALS
VFR arrivals may expect lengthy delays outside Augusta Class D airspace during peak traffic periods. VFR advisory service within the Augusta terminal area will be on a workload-permitting basis.
ifr arrivals to dnl
IFR aircraft should cancel IFR with AGS approach as soon as they get DNL in sight. The pilot is not required to cancel IFR flight plan while airborne.
ifr arrivals to AIK
IFR aircraft should cancel IFR with AGS approach as soon as they get AIK in sight. The pilot is not required to cancel IFR flight plan while airborne.
DEPARTURE Procedures
AUGUSTA REGIONAL AIRPORT (AGS) – All departing aircraft contact Clearance Delivery on 118.65. Advise if IFR or VFR.
- DO NOT CALL GROUND CONTROL TO TAXI until you are the number one aircraft that can enter a taxiway from the ramp or parking area.
- DO NOT LEAVE RAMP / PARKING AREA until you have received taxi instructions and, if IFR, have received an IFR clearance.
- DO NOT CALL THE TOWER FOR DEPARTURE until you are in the number one position for the runway.
- RAMP / PARKING areas are considered uncontrolled.
DANIEL FIELD (DNL): All departing aircraft contact Clearance Delivery on 133.125 prior to contacting Ground Control (121.175) for taxi. Advise if IFR or VFR. During periods when DNL ATCT is closed, IFR aircraft should call HQU GCO (706-771-1777) for IFR clearance.
AIKEN REGIONAL (AIK): All departing aircraft contact Clearance Delivery on 119.7 prior to contacting Ground Control 123.6 for taxi. Advise if IFR or VFR. During periods when AIK ATCT is closed, IFR aircraft should call AGS APCH (126.07) for IFR clearance.
THOMSON-MCDUFFIE (HQU): IFR aircraft should call HQU GCO (706-771-1777) for IFR clearance.
departure Routes
Jet and turboprop aircraft filed out of AGS, DNL, HQU, or AIK should file one of the following preferred routes:
Note: Aircraft unable to navigate via RNAV procedures must notify Augusta Tower, Daniel Tower, Aiken Tower, or Augusta TRACON and should expect radar vectors.
Note: Aircraft cleared via KAOLN, MISTY, AZALA, or RDBUD SIDs must remain on the published heading until advised by ATC. Aircraft cleared via the JUNPR or CHATT SIDs may proceed on course after the last waypoint.
KAGS
Destination | Type | Route |
|---|---|---|
Any | Any | JUNPR6 NOKIE or JUNPR6 GREAN |
Atlanta | Turbojets | JUNPR6 JUNPR LARZZ SITTH2/JJEDI 3 |
Any | Turbojets | KAOLN6 expect on course with ZTL |
Any | Turbojets | CHATT6 HOGAP or CHATT6 GSO |
Any | Any | BOGII SAMMI |
North of Florida | Turbojets | STUGE |
Southwest Florida | Turbojets | JUNPR6 GREAN |
Southeast Florida | Turbojets | STUGE TAALN JEVED |
Any | Props | RDBUD4 RDBUD expect on course with GSP TRACON |
Any | Props | BOGII SAMMI EMCET |
KAIK
Destination | Type | Route |
|---|---|---|
Any | Any | JUNPR6 NOKIE OR JUNPR6 GREAN |
Atlanta | Turbojets | JUNPR6 JUNPR LARZZ SITTH2/JJEDI 3 |
Any | Turbojets | KAOLN6 expect on course with ZTL |
Any | Turbojets | CHATT6 HOGAP or CHATT6 GSO |
Any | Any | BOGII SAMMI |
North of Florida | Turbojets | STUGE |
Florida | Turbojets | JUNPR6 GREAN |
Any | Props | RDBUD4 RDBUD expect on course with GSP TRACON |
Any | Props | BOGII SAMMI EMCET |
KDNL and KHQU
Destination | Type | Route |
|---|---|---|
Any | Turbojets | MISTY6 HADOC expect on course with ZTL |
Any | Turbojets | CHATT6 HOGAP or CHATT6 GSO or CHATT6 CHATT ZZCAR |
North of Florida | Turbojets | JUNPR GREAN |
Florida | Turbojets | JUNPR GREAN |
Any | Props | NDINA BOBBR PRATZ or NDINA BOBBR DBN or NDINA AHN |
Any | Props | NTRST EMCET |
Any | Props | AZALA4 AZALA expect on course with GSP TRACON |
VFR DEPARTURES/IFR PICKUP
VFR departures should not expect to obtain an IFR clearance within 100 miles of AGS.
ifr overflights
IFR overflights below 16,000 feet MSL expect a routing to avoid the Augusta area.
vfr arrivals and departures to/from dnl
VFR arrivals and departures operating to/from DNL should navigate between the IRQ250 Radial and the IRQ010 Radial due to high traffic volume south and east of DNL.
restricted operations
Practice approaches will not be approved by ATC at KAGS, KAIK, KDNL and KHQU during the duration of the event.
columbia metropolitan airport (cae)
Arrivals to CAE transitioning from the west expect to cross MONET at 13,000 feet and 250 knots with route: IRQ V155 WIDER CAE
LEIDOS FLIGHT SERVICES
Pilot briefing and flight planning services are available online through the LEIDOS Pilot Portal at https://www.1800wxbrief.com/Website/ or by telephoning LEIDOS Flight Service at 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433). Press 1 for a briefer, press 4-2, then 1 for Georgia.
Contact Macon Radio on 122.3 in the Augusta, Georgia area for VFR flight plan activation, closure, or in-flight pilot reports.
remember to close your flight plan
(AJV-E23)
