Airports / Wisconsin / AUW
Wausau Downtown Airport.
Wausau, Wisconsin · 1,201 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
53 ratings
0
Operators based
1,201
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#8 / 44
Wisconsin airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 53 Google ratings , ranked against 44 rated WI fields.
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Wausau, Wisconsin, Wausau Downtown Airport (KAUW / AUW) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,201 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into AUW for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA, 9 nm), Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (RHI, 43 nm), and Appleton International Airport (ATW, 62 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 8,000-foot paved runway, AUW can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from AUW depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Wausau.
1 FBO serves KAUW. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Wausau Flying Service
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 08:00-17:00; self-serve fuel 24/7
- Unicom 122.7
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +7 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KAUW
IATA
AUW
FAA / Local
AUW
Elevation
1,201 ft
Coordinates
44.9262° N · 89.6266° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs WI fields
state range 610–1,642 ft
At 1,201 ft, AUW sits higher than 74% of the 58 Wisconsin fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 8,000 ft
- 12W/30W8,000 ft × 300 ftWaterUnlit
- 12/304,950 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/223,085 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,000 ft
AUW's 8,000 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 9nmCWACentral Wisconsin AirportMosinee
- 43nmRHIRhinelander Oneida County AirportRhinelander
- 62nmATWAppleton International AirportAppleton
- 65nmVOKVolk FieldCamp Douglas
- 69nmGRBAustin Straubel International AirportGreen Bay
- 73nmOSHWittman Regional AirportOshkosh
Location
Open the full mapKAUW · Wausau Downtown Airport · Wausau, WI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AUW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 192 nm | 51m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 545 nm | 1h 40m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 650 nm | 1h 55m |
| New York (TEB) | 726 nm | 2h 5m |
| Denver (DEN) | 732 nm | 2h 6m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 799 nm | 2h 15m |
| Boston (BED) | 808 nm | 2h 17m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 829 nm | 2h 20m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AUW?
- Wausau Downtown Airport's longest paved runway is 8,000 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 AUW?
- Wausau Downtown Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 8,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Wausau Downtown Airport?
- One FBO serves AUW: Wausau Flying Service. 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 AUW?
- The closest alternate is Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA), about 9 nm away, followed by Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (RHI) at 43 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AUW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 40m (545 nm), Washington DC about 1h 55m (650 nm), New York about 2h 5m (726 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.