Overview
- The tournament’s opening brought nearly 300 private arrivals to Augusta Regional, about five times the airport’s typical daily traffic, according to FlightAware.
- To handle the surge, the airport imposed special-event landing charges up to $4,000 per aircraft, hired extra staff, added fuel trucks, and expanded parking.
- NetJets opened 432,000 square feet of ramp space in Augusta this week and said it expects as many as 775 landings and takeoffs tied to the event.
- Overflow traffic is routing to nearby Daniel Field and Aiken Regional, while operators court clients with clubhouses, private dinners, and Masters-themed onboard requests.
- The week brings an estimated $120 million to Augusta, reflecting a sector that supports 1.3 million U.S. jobs and can shift traffic and revenue when rules like presidential flight limits reroute flights.