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KAYS
Waycross Ware County Airport · Waycross
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
142 ft / 43 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 110.20 MHz (MACON RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 6,000 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED05/23 · 5,035 ft · AsphaltUNLIT13/31 · 3,528 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Waycross Ware County Airport (KAYS), located in Waycross, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 142 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Waycross Ware County Airport
ICAO / IATA
KAYS / AYS
Municipality
Waycross
Country
Region
US-GA — Georgia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
142 ft
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Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,000 ft / 1,829 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 179.2° / 359.2°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 179.2° / 359.2°
RWY 18 (179.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (359.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 05 / 23
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,035 ft / 1,535 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 42.3° / 222.3°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 42.3° / 222.3°
RWY 05 (42.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (222.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 13 / 31
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,528 ft / 1,075 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 128.3° / 308.3°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 128.3° / 308.3°
RWY 13 (128.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (308.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AWOS AWOS 3
118.58 MHz
CNTR JACKSONVILLE CNTR
132.30 MHz
RDO MACON RDO
110.20 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026