Airports / Wisconsin / EAU
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport.
Eau Claire, Wisconsin · 913 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
168 ratings
1
Operators based
913
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
48 nm
To the nearest alternate
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH).
Overview
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (KEAU / EAU) is a mid-sized airport serving Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Field elevation is 913 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, EAU is a home base: Heartland Aviation Eau Claire operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH, 48 nm), La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE, 60 nm), and Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP, 67 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,101-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from EAU are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from EAU to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KEAU. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Ascension FBO Network Eau Claire
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAscension 's Eau Claire FBO has a first-class passenger terminal and top-notch amenities, such as pilot lounges and conference facilities. You will appreciate our friendly concierge service that includes catering, ground transportation, lodging reservations, and a crew car.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Open daily 5:00 AM–10:00 PM. After-hours service available by request
- Unicom 129.625
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Heartland Aviation Eau Claire
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Line Service Available Mon-Sat 5am to 10pm, Sun 6am to 10pm
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Fuel
- Catering
- De-icing
- Pilots lounge
- Crew car
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KEAU
IATA
EAU
FAA / Local
EAU
Elevation
913 ft
Coordinates
44.8658° N · 91.4843° 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 913 ft, EAU sits higher than 53% of the 58 Wisconsin fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,101 ft
- 04/228,101 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 14/325,000 ft × 100 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,101 ft
EAU's 8,101 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.
- 48nmRNHNew Richmond Regional AirportNew Richmond
- 60nmLSELa Crosse Regional AirportLa Crosse
- 67nmSTPSaint Paul Downtown Holman FieldSaint Paul
- 70nmHYRSawyer County AirportHayward
- 72nmRSTRochester International AirportRochester
- 74nmMSPMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain FieldMinneapolis
Location
Open the full mapKEAU · Chippewa Valley Regional Airport · Eau Claire, WI
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EAU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 233 nm | 57m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 569 nm | 1h 43m |
| Denver (DEN) | 657 nm | 1h 56m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 719 nm | 2h 4m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 753 nm | 2h 9m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 763 nm | 2h 10m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 764 nm | 2h 11m |
| New York (TEB) | 802 nm | 2h 16m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EAU?
- Chippewa Valley Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 8,101 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 EAU?
- Chippewa Valley Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,101 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at EAU?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Chippewa Valley Regional Airport as a home base, including Heartland Aviation Eau Claire. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve EAU: Ascension FBO Network Eau Claire and Heartland Aviation Eau Claire. 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 EAU?
- The closest alternate is New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH), about 48 nm away, followed by La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) at 60 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EAU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 57m (233 nm), Nashville about 1h 43m (569 nm), Denver about 1h 56m (657 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.