Augusta is lively at this time of the year, not just from golf balls hitting greens. This week, the skies above Georgia have turned into a high-end highway, with private jets pouring into the city faster than tee times roll out at Augusta National.
A jaw-dropping flight graphic captured the frenzy, hundreds of jets crisscrossing the airspace, all with one destination in mind: The Masters.
Over 225 private jets arrived/departed Augusta on Tuesday alone, with another 1,000+ arrivals expected over the next five days. Someone even flew 14+ hours from South Korea. (h/t @radaratlas2 ) pic.twitter.com/UoYI0IMugI
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) April 9, 2025
Golf’s first major of the year kicked off Thursday morning, but the real race started days earlier, 35,000 feet above. While players teed off every 11 minutes starting at 7:40 am ET, luxury aircraft lined up like clockwork. Jets touched down at Augusta Regional at 8:55, 8:59, 9:01, and so on. And they didn’t stop.
Sky Traffic Jam At Augusta
According to reports, over 225 private jets flew in and out of Augusta on Tuesday alone. Many came from U.S. hot spots like Palm Beach, Dallas, and Atlanta. One made the 14-hour journey from South Korea. Front Office Sports reports that more than 1,500 private aircraft are expected in Augusta during tournament week…