Gwinnett County Airport – Briscoe Field (LZU): Northeast Atlanta's Corporate Aviation Hub
Gwinnett County Airport–Briscoe Field (FAA: LZU) serves as the primary general aviation airport for Gwinnett County, Georgia's most populous county outside of Fulton/DeKalb, and one of the nation's fastest-growing counties with a population exceeding 950,000. Located in Lawrenceville, LZU provides Gwinnett's dense corporate business community—including Kubota North America, NCR Voyix, Northside Hospital Gwinnett, and dozens of technology campuses along the GA-316 corridor—with fast, flexible aviation access that avoids Hartsfield-Jackson ATL's commercial complexity. The airport is named for Charles Briscoe, a Gwinnett aviation pioneer whose legacy is honored by the county's continued investment in the facility.
LZU's instrument approach procedures, modern FBO services, and ample parking accommodate the corporate jet and turboprop operations that form the core of Gwinnett's business aviation demand. The airport's proximity to I-85, GA-316, and the Sugarloaf Parkway corporate corridor maximizes ground access efficiency for business travelers. The FAA Southern Region oversees LZU within Atlanta's complex northeast airspace, coordinating with Dobbins ARB/NAS Atlanta, DeKalb-Peachtree (PDK), and Hartsfield-Jackson ATL. The Georgia DOT Aeronautics Program supports LZU as a key reliever airport in the greater Atlanta system.
What is the FAA identifier for Gwinnett County Airport Briscoe Field?
The FAA identifier is LZU. The airport is in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, northeast of Atlanta.
Does LZU have instrument approaches?
Yes, LZU has instrument approach procedures. Consult the FAA Airport/Facility Directory for current approach types and minimums.
Who is Briscoe Field named after?
The airport is named for Charles Briscoe, a pioneer of aviation in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
What businesses near LZU generate aviation demand?
Kubota North America, NCR Voyix, Northside Hospital Gwinnett, and numerous technology and logistics firms along GA-316 and Sugarloaf Parkway regularly use LZU.
Is there a second Gwinnett airport?
Gwinnett Airport–Briscoe Field (LZU) in Lawrenceville is the primary public-use airport. Mathis Airport in Suwanee also serves the county's general aviation community.
Gwinnett County Airport - LZU Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Airports in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
| Name | Gwinnett County Airport - LZU |
| Address | 600 Briscoe Boulevard, Lawrenceville GA 30046 Map |
| Phone | (770) 822-5196 |
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Map of Gwinnett County Airport - LZU
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Business Aviation at Gwinnett County's Briscoe Field
Pilots and passengers at Briscoe Field find Lawrenceville's growing urban core easily accessible, with expanding dining, hotel, and business services reflecting Gwinnett's transformation from bedroom suburb to independent economic powerhouse. Rideshare services are widely available for ground transportation to corporate destinations throughout the county.
Gwinnett's aviation future is promising: continued population growth, increasing corporate investment, and the county's strategic location in the northeast Atlanta corridor all point toward growing demand at LZU. The Georgia DOT Aeronautics Program has supported infrastructure improvements to ensure Briscoe Field keeps pace with Gwinnett's development. Pilots should review the Atlanta Terminal Area Chart and current NOTAMs before operating at LZU.