🇺🇸 Waycross Ware County Airport

Waycross-Ware County Airport (KAYS/AYS) is a publicly-owned, general aviation airport located three miles northwest of Waycross, Georgia,. It is owned by the City of Waycross and Ware County.

• Runways: The airport has three asphalt runways:
• Runway 1/19: 5,992 x 100 ft,
• Runway 5/23: 5,044 x 100 ft
• Runway 13/31: 3,554 x 75 ft
• Operations: It is a non-towered airport open to the public, ideal for flight training, recreational flying, and private travel.
• Historical Significance: The airport has deep roots in aviation history, serving as a WWII training base for P-40 Warhawks and P-51 Mustangs.
• Facilities: The airport offers Jet A and 100LL fuel, complimentary crew cars, and a retro-style 1958 terminal building. There is an active construction notice at the airport.
• Community Impact: The airport hosts community aviation events, youth aviation programs, and supports emergency operations. It is also considered a strategic hub for aerospace investment, logistics, and corporate aviation expansion.
• No Scheduled Commercial Service: There is no scheduled airline service at Waycross-Ware County Airport.

*Sources researched: cairport.com, nfdc.faa.gov, airnav.com, en.wikipedia.org*