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Airports / Wisconsin / CWA
Medium airport · CWA
Central Wisconsin Airport.
Mosinee, Wisconsin · 1,277 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
513 ratings
0
Operators based
1,277
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Mosinee, WisconsinELEV 1,277 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
513
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,277
Field elevation
feet above sea level
9
Nearest alternate
nm to AUW
Field standing
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW).
Overview
Central Wisconsin Airport (KCWA / CWA) is a mid-sized airport serving Mosinee, Wisconsin. The field lies at an elevation of 1,277 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
CWA has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW, 9 nm), Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (RHI, 52 nm), and Volk Field (VOK, 56 nm). CWA offers 2 runways, the longest 7,723-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of CWA vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from CWA, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Fall here is BEAUTIFUL!”
Bee Smith #BeeInspired5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.”
Jenn Eckert5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KCWA
IATA
CWA
FAA / Local
CWA
Elevation
1,277 ft
Coordinates
44.7774° N · 89.6702° 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 1,277 ft, CWA sits higher than 81% of the 58 Wisconsin fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,723 ft
- 08/267,723 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 17/356,501 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,723 ft
CWA's 7,723 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.
- 9nmAUWWausau Downtown AirportWausau
- 52nmRHIRhinelander Oneida County AirportRhinelander
- 56nmVOKVolk FieldCamp Douglas
- 58nmATWAppleton International AirportAppleton
- 67nmOSHWittman Regional AirportOshkosh
- 68nmGRBAustin Straubel International AirportGreen Bay
Location
Open the full mapKCWA · Central Wisconsin Airport · Mosinee, WI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CWA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 185 nm | 50m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 537 nm | 1h 39m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 648 nm | 1h 54m |
| New York (TEB) | 725 nm | 2h 5m |
| Denver (DEN) | 727 nm | 2h 5m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 790 nm | 2h 14m |
| Boston (BED) | 809 nm | 2h 17m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 825 nm | 2h 19m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CWA?
- Central Wisconsin Airport's longest paved runway is 7,723 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 CWA?
- Central Wisconsin Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,723 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CWA?
- The closest alternate is Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW), about 9 nm away, followed by Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (RHI) at 52 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CWA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 39m (537 nm), Washington DC about 1h 54m (648 nm), New York about 2h 5m (725 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.