4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Everything at Appleton International Airport is laid out extremely well, from parking to check-in to security.”
Eric Boesen5★ on Google
Airports / Wisconsin / ATW
Medium airport · ATW
Appleton International Airport.
Appleton, Wisconsin · 918 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
1,632 ratings
1
Operators based
918
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Appleton, WisconsinELEV 918 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
1,632
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
918
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Appleton International Airport, listed as KATW / ATW, is a mid-sized airport in Appleton, Wisconsin. Field elevation is 918 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, ATW is a home base: Maxair LLC operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Wittman Regional Airport (OSH, 17 nm), Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB, 21 nm), and Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA, 58 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,003-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from ATW are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Outagamie County Regional Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ATW to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KATW. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Appleton Flight Center
Your FBO? Claim it, freeExpect nothing less than excellence when you use our Fixed Base Operator services. The professionals at Appleton Flight Center have the expertise to make your visit to northeast Wisconsin enjoyable and comfortable, offering friendly service from the moment you arrive.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 5:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 5:00-21:00
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“TSA has consistently been quick and organized, which is a rare compliment for an airport these days.”
Eric Boesen5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff here are always friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful.”
Eric Boesen5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Appleton International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KATW
IATA
ATW
FAA / Local
ATW
Elevation
918 ft
Coordinates
44.2585° N · 88.5190° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs WI fields
state range 610–1,642 ft
At 918 ft, ATW sits higher than 55% of the 58 Wisconsin fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,003 ft
- 03/218,003 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 12/306,502 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,003 ft
ATW's 8,003 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 17nmOSHWittman Regional AirportOshkosh
- 21nmGRBAustin Straubel International AirportGreen Bay
- 58nmCWACentral Wisconsin AirportMosinee
- 62nmAUWWausau Downtown AirportWausau
- 76nmMSNDane County Regional Truax FieldMadison
- 77nmVOKVolk FieldCamp Douglas
Location
Open the full mapKATW · Appleton International Airport · Appleton, WI
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ATW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 140 nm | 44m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 496 nm | 1h 33m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 590 nm | 1h 46m |
| New York (TEB) | 670 nm | 1h 57m |
| Boston (BED) | 758 nm | 2h 10m |
| Denver (DEN) | 765 nm | 2h 11m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 788 nm | 2h 14m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 865 nm | 2h 25m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ATW?
- Appleton International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,003 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ATW?
- Appleton International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,003 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at ATW?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Appleton International Airport as a home base, including Maxair LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Appleton International Airport?
- One FBO serves ATW: Appleton Flight Center. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to ATW?
- The closest alternate is Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), about 17 nm away, followed by Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) at 21 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ATW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 33m (496 nm), Washington DC about 1h 46m (590 nm), New York about 1h 57m (670 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.