Airport Overview
Gwinnett County Airport – Briscoe Field (KLZU) is the primary general-aviation reliever for northeast metropolitan Atlanta, located about 2 miles northeast of downtown Lawrenceville and roughly 30 miles from downtown Atlanta. Owned and operated by Gwinnett County, the field handles more than 50,000 annual operations and supports a large based-aircraft fleet, making it one of Georgia's busiest GA airports outside Hartsfield-Jackson.
Runway Capability
The single 6,000-foot grooved-asphalt Runway 07/25 accommodates the full light-to-super-midsize jet range, including the Phenom 300, Citation XLS and Latitude, Challenger 350, and Gulfstream G280. Heavy jets are physically able to operate but should run runway-performance calculations against weight, temperature, and the 1,061-foot field elevation before committing.
FBOs & Ground Services
Two full-service FBOs split the field: Aircraft Specialists Jet Center on the south side and Sheltair on the north side. Both offer Jet-A, hangar and ramp parking, line service, and passenger handling. Aircraft Specialists also provides on-field maintenance. Pre-arrival coordination is recommended for hangar space and large-cabin handling.
Charter Considerations
Briscoe Field is a strong charter choice for clients in Gwinnett County, the I-85 northeast corridor, Lake Lanier, and the broader Atlanta suburbs who want to avoid Hartsfield-Jackson congestion. It is less crowded than DeKalb-Peachtree (PDK) yet offers comparable jet capability, often with quicker ramp access and easier parking for transient aircraft.
Safety & Planning
The airport is towered, with Gwinnett Tower on 124.1 operating 0700–2100 local; outside those hours pilots self-announce on the advisory frequency. Instrument options include an ILS/LOC to Runway 25 and RNAV (GPS) approaches to both ends. There is no weight limit, noise curfew, or slot restriction. The 1,061-foot elevation keeps density-altitude effects modest, though hot summer afternoons still warrant performance checks.
Regional Context
Within the Atlanta metro GA network, Briscoe Field complements DeKalb-Peachtree (PDK, ~18 NM), Cobb County-McCollum (RYY), and Fulton County-Brown Field. For passengers on Atlanta's northeast side it frequently offers the shortest ground transfer. International itineraries require clearing customs elsewhere, as Briscoe Field has no on-field CBP facility; The Jet Finder can route through the nearest port of entry.