Swainsboro Bypass

The Swainsboro Bypass wraps around the western edge of Swainsboro giving easy and quick access to all points in the City. South of Swainsboro the Bypass is tied to a new four-lane, divided highway which connects U.S.1 to I-16. This 15 mile stretch gives  motorist and truckers outstanding access to Savannah, Macon, Atlanta and the nation's interstate network.

Swainsboro/Emanuel County Airport

With a 6,000 ft. runway and a new terminal building, Swainsboro Airport offers a full array of services from T-hangers, corporate hangers, aviation fuel, ground power service, ground air conditioning, pilot's lounge, wireless Internet to up-to-date weather reports. In addition there are airport tours, airplane rides, charter flights, aircraft rentals, flight instruction, full piston and turbine maintenance.  ILS will be commissioned in November, 2010. A new community hanger is set to complete construction in February 2011.  Call out services are also available after hours, call 478-494-7971. Open 8 am to 6 pm, Monday through Sunday. For more information see AirStar FBO website at www.AirStarCharter.com. The airport is located off Kite Highway (Ga. Hwy 57) approximately 2 miles northwest of Swainsboro. Call 478-237-5882 for more information.

Directions: Savannah, Macon and Atlanta

From Savannah and I-95:  From Downtown Savannah take I-16 West. Pass under I-95 bridge, continue on for approximately 80 miles. Take Exit 90. At end of ramp, turn right on U.S. 1 North. Go approximately 16 miles. Look for U.S. 1 Business District sign, turn right go 3 miles. Welcome to Swainsboro! For downtown area, drive straight ahead for 2 miles. 

From Macon I-16 and Atlanta I-75: From Atlanta take I-75 South to Macon. Look for signs to I-16 East toward Savannah. Once on I-16 travel approximately 78 miles. Take Exit 78. At end of ramp, turn left on Ga. 221. Go approximately 2 miles, turn right on to Ga. Hwy 56. Travel 13 miles, crossing over Swainsboro Bypass. Go through four-way stop and proceed through next caution light. At second red light turn left on to U.S. 1 North. Go one block. Welcome to Downtown Swainsboro.

Distances to Major Airports:

Atlanta--Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). Distance: 176 miles. Travel time: 2 hours 53 minutes.

Savannah--Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV). Distance: 89 miles. Travel time:1 hour 28 minutes.

Augusta-Augusta Regional Airport (AGS). Distance: 73 miles. Travel time:1 hour 23 minutes.

Jacksonville-Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). Distance: 202 miles. Travel time;: 3 hours 5 minutes

 
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