Richard B Russell Airport: Serving Rome's Aviation Needs in Georgia's Regional Network
Richard B Russell Airport provides aviation services to Rome and the surrounding region as part of Georgia's comprehensive statewide airport network. Georgia's regional aviation system is anchored by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)—the world's busiest airport since 1998, processing over 104 million passengers annually as Delta Air Lines' global hub—but it is the state's regional and municipal airports like Richard B Russell Airport that ensure aviation access reaches all of Georgia's diverse communities. The Georgia DOT Aeronautics Program supports these regional airports through capital grants and technical assistance, recognizing their importance to local economic development, emergency services, and quality of life.
Under FAA Southern Region oversight, Richard B Russell Airport operates as part of a network that includes major Georgia commercial airports like Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV), Augusta Regional (AGS), Columbus Airport (CSG), Valdosta Regional (VLD), and Brunswick Golden Isles (BQK). Georgia's military aviation presence—with Moody AFB near Valdosta, Hunter AAF in Savannah, Lawson AAF at Fort Moore, Wright AAF at Fort Stewart, and Robins AFB in Warner Robins—also shapes the aviation environment in various parts of the state. Rome's airport provides the local connectivity that keeps regional Georgia communities integrated into the broader national air transportation system.
What services are available at Richard B Russell Airport?
Contact Richard B Russell Airport directly for current fuel, tie-down, and maintenance service availability.
Is the airport publicly accessible?
Many Georgia general aviation airports are public-use facilities. Verify current access status through the FAA's airport database.
What is the nearest major commercial airport to Rome?
The nearest major commercial airport depends on your location in Georgia. Check FAA resources or a mapping application for the closest commercial service airport.
Does the Georgia DOT support this airport?
The Georgia DOT Aeronautics Program provides capital improvement grant funding and technical support to eligible public-use airports statewide.
Richard B Russell Airport Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Airports in Rome, Georgia.
| Name | Richard B Russell Airport |
| Address | 304 Russell Field Road Northeast, Rome GA 30165 Map |
| Phone | (706) 295-7835 |
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Map of Richard B Russell Airport
Airports near Rome
Visiting Rome, Georgia by General Aviation
Rome's general aviation airport provides pilots with convenient access to a Georgia community with its own distinctive character and attractions. Whether visiting for business, medical appointments, or leisure, general aviation offers time savings and flexibility that make it the preferred travel mode for many pilots.
Georgia's regional aviation network—with more than 100 public-use airports across 159 counties—ensures that most Georgians live within a reasonable drive of general aviation services. The Georgia DOT Aeronautics Program actively maintains and improves this network, with Richard B Russell Airport representing the system's commitment to aviation accessibility throughout the Peach State.