Airports / Wisconsin / MTW
Manitowoc County Airport.
Manitowoc, Wisconsin · 651 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
18 ratings
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Operators based
651
Elevation ft
Google rating
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
29 nm
To the nearest alternate
Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Manitowoc County Airport, listed as KMTW / MTW, is a general aviation field in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The field lies at an elevation of 651 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
MTW has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB, 29 nm), Appleton International Airport (ATW, 37 nm), and Wittman Regional Airport (OSH, 39 nm). MTW offers 2 runways, the longest 5,001-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of MTW vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MTW, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Manitowoc County Airport (FBO Line Service)
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- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 07:00-17:00, Sat 07:00-13:00, Sun closed; after hours PPR call 920-323-6522
- Unicom 122.8
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KMTW
IATA
MTW
FAA / Local
MTW
Elevation
651 ft
Coordinates
44.1271° N · 87.6820° 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
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs WI fields
state range 610–1,642 ft
At 651 ft, MTW sits lower than 97% of the 58 Wisconsin fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,001 ft
- 17/355,001 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07/253,341 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,001 ft
MTW's 5,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- 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.
- 29nmGRBAustin Straubel International AirportGreen Bay
- 37nmATWAppleton International AirportAppleton
- 39nmOSHWittman Regional AirportOshkosh
- 62nmMBLManistee County Blacker AirportManistee
- 71nmMKEGeneral Mitchell International AirportMilwaukee
- 85nmMKGMuskegon County AirportMuskegon
Location
Open the full mapKMTW · Manitowoc County Airport · Manitowoc, WI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MTW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 129 nm | 42m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 483 nm | 1h 31m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 554 nm | 1h 41m |
| New York (TEB) | 633 nm | 1h 52m |
| Boston (BED) | 722 nm | 2h 5m |
| Denver (DEN) | 799 nm | 2h 15m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 802 nm | 2h 16m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 899 nm | 2h 29m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MTW?
- Manitowoc County Airport's longest paved runway is 5,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 MTW?
- Manitowoc County Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Manitowoc County Airport?
- One FBO serves MTW: Manitowoc County Airport (FBO Line 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 MTW?
- The closest alternate is Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB), about 29 nm away, followed by Appleton International Airport (ATW) at 37 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MTW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 31m (483 nm), Washington DC about 1h 41m (554 nm), New York about 1h 52m (633 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.