Augusta Municipal Airport

Augusta, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

K3AU

IATA

Elevation

1328 ft

Region

US-KS

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: K3AU

Local Code: 3AU

Location: 37.6716° N, -97.077904° E

Continent: North America

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Traveler reviews and experiences for Augusta Municipal Airport (K3AU) in Augusta, Kansas, primarily reflect the perspectives of general aviation pilots and private flyers rather than commercial airline passengers. Overall sentiment appears to be highly positive for its intended user base, highlighting convenience and efficiency. There are very few, if any, traditional "traveler reviews" for terminal experience, security lines, or customs, as K3AU is a general aviation airport and does not typically serve commercial passenger flights with TSA checkpoints or immigration services.

What Travelers Love (General Aviation/Pilots):

Convenience and Efficiency: Pilots frequently praise K3AU as a hassle-free alternative to larger, congested airports like Wichita, offering easy access and short taxi times.
Affordable Fuel and Services: The airport offers competitive fuel prices (100LL and Jet-A) and boasts zero landing fees, making it an economical choice for general aviation and business flyers.
Pilot-Friendly Amenities: K3AU provides valuable amenities such as a courtesy car, Hertz Rental car options, a pilot lounge, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and a weather briefing/flight planning kiosk.
Quality Infrastructure: Recent upgrades include a new WAAS certified LPV instrument approach, a 4200' runway, and a new taxiway and airport lighting system (HIRL), indicating a well-maintained and modern facility for general aviation.
Responsive Staff: While limited recent reviews exist, past feedback highlights "outstanding" service from staff who are very helpful and go above and beyond expectations.

Common Complaints

Lack of Commercial Passenger Services: As a general aviation airport, K3AU lacks typical commercial passenger amenities such as extensive food vendors, retail shops, or robust public transportation connections, which might be a "complaint" if a traveler mistakenly expects a larger commercial airport experience.
Absence of Recent Public Reviews: There's a notable absence of recent public traveler reviews specifically for K3AU on major review platforms, making it challenging to gauge current broad public sentiment beyond anecdotal information for general aviation users.
No TSA or Customs/Immigration: K3AU does not operate with typical TSA security checkpoints or international customs/immigration facilities for commercial travelers, therefore, there are no reported wait times or experiences for these services. (Note: Search results for "Augusta airport security wait times" or "TSA" refer to *Augusta Regional Airport (AGS)* in Georgia or *Augusta State Airport (AUG)* in Maine, and are not relevant to K3AU).

Augusta Municipal Airport (K3AU) is highly recommended for private pilots and general aviation users seeking a convenient, well-equipped, and cost-effective airport experience in the vicinity of Wichita, Kansas, without the congestion of larger commercial hubs. Its strengths lie in its pilot-centric services and operational efficiency.

Last updated: 64 days ago

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Destination	IATA	City	Aircraft Type	Airline	Details	Route Map
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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`18/36`	4501 ft	75 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
A/D	WICHITA APP/DEP	`134.8 MHz`
CLD	CLNC DEL	`125.0 MHz`
UNIC	CTAF/UNICOM	`122.8 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

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Ground Transportation Information

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Taxis

Taxis are typically available outside arrival terminals at most airports.

Rental Cars

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Public Transportation

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