East Georgia Regional

SBO · KSBO · Swainsboro, GA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
327 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,021 ft 14/32
Runway
1
Mag var
6W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 06:04 PM
EventLocal (EST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:22 AM11:22Z
Sunrise06:48 AM11:48Z
Sunset05:38 PM22:38Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
06:04 PM23:04Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
06:04 PM → 06:22 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
06:38 PM → 05:48 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 046°downwind 316°base 226°final 136°45° entry1432

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
136° mag · 130° true
Dimensions
6,021 × 100 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
ILS
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.35 (SBO) · GS 3.00°
CTAF
122.975

Enter the left downwind (heading 316°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
324 ft
Markings
precision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 43 ft, 1,445 ft from threshold, 648 ft L of centerline — 28:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
45 ft
TDZ elevation
327 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 45k, Double wheel 65k, Dual tandem 120k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
133.375

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.975
UNICOM
122.975

Also

Flight service
127.95 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
343.75MILLEN RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 14
RunwayILS
RWY 14ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.35 (SBO) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

DBN 113.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DBN · Dublin VORTAC 113.10 · 78X Low r088° / 23.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KSBO / SBO
Coordinates
32.6091, -82.3699
Elevation
327 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
ATLANTA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 133.375 · ☎ 478-237-8437
ARTCC
ATLANTA (ZTL)
Flight service (FSS)
MACON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MCN
Attendance
MON-SAT 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1942/06
Distance from city
2 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT PAPI RWY 14; HIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. on 122.975 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 14: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Charter, Instruction, Survey
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF SWAINSBORO
101 WEST MAIN STREET, SWAINSBORO, GA
478-237-7025
Manager
KEN WARNOCK
102 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SWAINSBORO, GA
478-237-5882
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • GEESE ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.

Lighting

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 14; HIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FUEL IS SELF SERVICE AFTER HRS.

Obstructions

  • 6 FT FENCE AND VEHICLES LOCATED 400 FT RIGHT 0-200 FT FROM THR.

Attendance

  • AFT HRS & SUNDAY PHONE 803-530-3124.
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About KSBO

East Georgia Regional (SBO · KSBO) is an airport in Swainsboro, GA, at 327 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 6,021 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KSBO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KSBO have a control tower?

No. East Georgia Regional is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KSBO?

East Georgia Regional has 1 runway; the longest is 6,021 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KSBO?

East Georgia Regional is in Swainsboro, GA, at an elevation of 327 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.6091, -82.3699.

More about KSBO

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KSBO in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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