Airport
Telfair-Wheeler Airport (MQW)
Telfair-Wheeler Airport is a public-use general aviation gateway serving McRae-Helena and the surrounding Telfair and Wheeler counties in central Georgia. Arrange transfers to McRae-Helena, Eastman, Dublin, Vidalia and other nearby towns for onward travel.
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About Telfair-Wheeler Airport
Telfair-Wheeler Airport is a public-use general aviation airport serving McRae-Helena and the surrounding Telfair and Wheeler counties in central Georgia. Opened in January 1968, it has supported private, business, agricultural and training flights in the region for decades.
Located about 3 nautical miles (6 km) northeast of central McRae-Helena, the airport is publicly owned and operated by the Telfair-Wheeler Airport Authority. It features a single asphalt runway, 03/21, measuring 5001 by 75 feet, and operates without a control tower, with pilots using standard CTAF procedures.
The airport is reached by local roads and is best accessed by private car, rental car or pre-arranged transfer, as there are no scheduled public transport services directly at the field. From the airport, travelers can continue to McRae-Helena, Eastman, Dublin, Vidalia, Hazlehurst and other towns across central Georgia.
Facilities include 100LL and Jet A fuel, ramp and tiedown parking, a pilot lounge, restrooms and showers. As a compact general aviation airport, it provides a practical base for private and business aviation rather than scheduled commercial passenger service.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Telfair-Wheeler Airport is a small public-use general aviation facility without separate commercial passenger terminals. The airport operates from a single general aviation area served by runway 03/21 and used by private, business and agricultural aircraft.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Telfair-Wheeler Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Telfair-Wheeler Airport to McRae-Helena, nearby towns such as Eastman, Dublin and Vidalia, and other destinations across central Georgia.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings or journeys around McRae-Helena and the surrounding region.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel from Telfair-Wheeler Airport to McRae-Helena, nearby towns and onward destinations in Telfair and Wheeler counties.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Telfair-Wheeler Airport, McRae-Helena, event venues and other locations in central Georgia.
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