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Augusta Regional Airport Prepares for Masters Week

Augusta Regional Airport is preparing for an increase of visitors during Masters week, April 5-11. Airport officials say they will implement temporary parking measures for “for hire” commercial ground vehicle…

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 15: Dustin Johnson of the United States poses with the Masters Trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on November 15, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Augusta Regional Airport is preparing for an increase of visitors during Masters week, April 5-11.

Airport officials say they will implement temporary parking measures for "for hire" commercial ground vehicle operators that week.  Commercial ground vehicle operators will pull a ticket and enter the Airport's Hourly Parking Lot instead of parking adjacent to the terminal curbside or other locations.  Once in the hourly lot, commercial vehicle operators will utilize the designated spaces closest to the Airline Terminal building to park and wait for passengers.

For hire commercial ground vehicle operators are defined as those that enter the property for the sole purpose of picking up passengers.  Examples include taxis, limousines, hotel/motel shuttle services, and hospitality transportation services.

The fee will be $2 per trip, regardless of time spent in the lot.

Airport officials say the system will enhance safety and security, provide better traffic flow, and reduce congestion on the front curb.

Mary Liz is the News Director and Co-Host of Augusta’s Morning News on WGAC. She spent 11 years as a News Director at an Indiana Radio Station. She has also worked as a former Police and Courts Reporter for The Republic Newspaper and Assistant Marketing Director of Merchants National Bank in Indianapolis. Mary Liz focuses most on local breaking news stories, feature stories on upcoming events, or community-service related organizations and the people who serve them. She has been with WGAC since 1995.