{"id":2703,"date":"2025-09-06T17:35:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T01:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jettreks.com\/?p=2703"},"modified":"2026-06-05T12:47:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T20:17:35","slug":"gwinnett-county-airport-briscoe-field-atlanta-ga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jettreks.com\/?p=2703","title":{"rendered":"Gwinnett County Airport, (Lawrenceville) Atlanta, GA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Gwinnett County Airport<\/strong>: (LZU, KLZU), also known as Briscoe Field<\/strong>, is a public-use airport located in Lawrenceville, Georgia<\/strong>, owned by Gwinnett County and is forty-three miles NE of the Delta hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport<\/strong> (ATL). There is one runway (7\/25<\/strong>) on this towered field with a grooved asphalt surface in good condition. It’s 6001 x 100 ft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This county airport is a general aviation field with 4 flight training schools (Magnolia Aviation Academy<\/a><\/strong>, Advanced Aviation<\/a><\/strong>, Lookup Flight Academy<\/a><\/strong>, and ATP<\/strong> Flight School<\/strong><\/a>. Other businesses on the field include Georgia Jet Charter<\/strong><\/a>, Medway Air Ambulance<\/a><\/strong>, and the Civil Air Patrol<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Airport Views<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hangar example at Gwinnett County Airport.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Entrance to Sheltair at Gwinnett County Airport.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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SHELTAIR, Briscoe Field.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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FBO & Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sheltair<\/a><\/strong> is one of the FBOs on this field that offers AvGas and Jet A with both hangar space and tiedowns as options. They provide ground support, concierge services, catering, and hotel reservations. Amenities include pilot lounges, snooze rooms, WiFi, a flight planning center, and conference rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintenance shops on the field are Aircraft Specialists, Inc<\/a><\/strong>., at the Jet Center FBO<\/strong>, and Equinoxx Aviation Services<\/a><\/strong>. Visit the links for specialties and capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Transportation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can find crew cars, shuttle services, or on-site Hertz Rental Cars<\/strong> here, and Carla Car Rental<\/a><\/strong> is also available for regional comparisons. While there is no official taxi stand at Briscoe Field<\/strong>, you can still contact Atlanta Checker Cab<\/a><\/strong> or Yellow Cab<\/strong>. Additionally, Uber and Lyft operate here also.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A limousine service is available through Thrive Black.<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where To Stay Near Gwinnett County Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Holiday Inn Express and Suites<\/a><\/strong> is going to be the closest place to lay your head. Not too much farther is the Hampton Inn Lawrenceville<\/a><\/strong>, or the Towne Place Suites<\/a><\/strong>. Additional options, a bit farther away, include the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett<\/a><\/strong> or the Aloft Lawrenceville Sugarloaf<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, check Expedia.com<\/strong><\/a> or Hotels.com<\/a><\/strong> to compare amenities and prices or reserve a room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where To Eat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On-site is the Flying Machine<\/a><\/strong>, a down-home American-style eatery. They offer casual classics: burgers, wings, and sandwiches with a runway view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to get off-site, there is the Soho Asian Restaurant<\/strong>,<\/a> an affordable Asian Fusion place with a loyal local following. It’s next to a Walmart Supercenter in case you need to grab anything while you’re out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could also choose the highly rated 4 Amigos Mexican Kitchen<\/a><\/strong>, with authentic flavors and a cozy atmosphere. If you’re leaning toward something a little more uptempo, try Frida’s Mexican Restaurant <\/strong>or La Cazuela<\/a><\/strong>. They are all pretty close by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Italian nearby, there’s a family-owned place called Biba’s Italian Restaurant<\/strong> known for its pizza, pasta, and garlic rolls. It’s unpretentious, cozy, and near the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for a cold one, the Slow Pour Brewing Company<\/a><\/strong> is a popular local craft brewery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Things To Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on how far you want to go and how much time you have, here are a few interesting ways to see the sites and entertain yourself. Stone Mountain<\/strong> is less than 20 miles from the airport and is a trip worth making. If you’ve never been there, don’t miss the chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View from the top of Stone Mountain!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The relief on Stone Mountain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The top of Stone Mountain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Delta Flight Museum<\/a><\/strong> in Atlanta traces the history of Delta Airlines, with hands-on exhibits and vintage aircraft. It’s a good outing for aviation buffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a wine aficionado or enjoy a nice day trip, sign up for a Northern Georgia Wine Country<\/a><\/strong> tour from Atlanta. Please book this in advance, as it is frequently sold out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugarloaf Mills<\/a><\/strong> is the place to shop and see attractions like the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Fly Here?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t want to brave the hustle and bustle of Atlanta but still want to go, Gwinnett County Airport<\/strong> is a nice field close enough to be an easy in and out. Many thanks to our friend Mike Mullett of Laser Aviation<\/strong><\/a> for the airport photos and inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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