Richard B. Russell Regional Airport (RMG) is a public-use airport in Floyd County, near Rome, Georgia, and the airport’s public-use status does not confirm scheduled passenger flights. If you are planning to travel from RMG to Ellijay, verify what services are available and confirm your onward transport before setting out.
- Location: 304 Russell Field Road NE, Rome, GA 30165.
- Airport-to-hotel drive: Allow about 81 minutes by car from RMG to Ellijay Inn - Downtown Ellijay’s downtown rooms.
- Airport contact: 706-295-7835.
Where is Richard B. Russell Airport?
Richard B. Russell Regional Airport is in Floyd County, approximately 6 miles north of Rome, Georgia. Its address is 304 Russell Field Road NE, Rome, GA 30165. The airport is also listed as Richard B. Russell–J.H. Towers Field.
RMG is a public-use airport owned and operated by Floyd County. It was activated in March 1944. That history and public-use designation identify the airport, but do not establish that commercial passenger flights operate there.
What flights and services operate at RMG?
Confirm directly with the airport operator whether RMG can serve your particular flight and travel plans. A public-use airport can support a range of aviation activity without offering scheduled passenger service, so check the details before arranging ground transport.
The airport supports corporate and business jets, recreational flying, agricultural spraying, law enforcement, forest firefighting, ultralights, experimental aircraft, skydiving, and aerial photography or surveying. These uses describe the airport’s aviation activity, not a guarantee of passenger flights or services for every traveler.
For questions, call the airport at 706-295-7835. If you need current operational details, check the official site before you go.
How do you get from RMG to Ellijay?
Plan on driving from RMG toward Ellijay: a route-planning estimate puts the trip at 1 hour 19 minutes under typical traffic conditions. Conditions can change, so confirm the route and timing before departure.
Arrange a vehicle or other onward transport before relying on RMG as your arrival point. If you are comparing arrival airports, the Chattanooga Airport route to Ellijay is another airport journey to consider; confirm the flight and ground-transport details for whichever airport you choose.
Plan onward transport and arrival in Ellijay
Once you have confirmed how you will reach Ellijay, check how you will get around after arrival. The town centre is about 2 minutes on foot from Ellijay Inn - Downtown Ellijay, or about 1 minute by car. For practical local transport planning, getting around Ellijay without guesswork covers the subject.
Keep the airport’s contact number handy if you need to confirm airport arrangements: 706-295-7835. Verify your flight, airport access, and onward ride separately; the airport’s public-use status alone does not confirm that a passenger service or transfer will be available.
FAQs
Is Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in Ellijay?
No. RMG is in Rome, Georgia, approximately 6 miles north of the city, in Floyd County.
Does RMG have scheduled passenger flights?
The airport’s public-use status does not establish that scheduled passenger flights operate there. Contact the airport operator at 706-295-7835 to confirm current services.
How long is the drive from RMG to Ellijay?
A route-planning estimate gives a drive of 1 hour 19 minutes under typical traffic conditions. Check the route and conditions before departure.