Airports / Wisconsin / SUW
Richard I Bong Memorial Airport.
Superior, Wisconsin · 674 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
23 ratings
0
Operators based
674
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#14 / 44
Wisconsin airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 23 Google ratings , ranked against 44 rated WI fields.
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Duluth International Airport (DLH), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Richard I Bong Memorial Airport (KSUW / SUW) is a general aviation field serving Superior, Wisconsin. The field lies at an elevation of 674 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
SUW has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Duluth International Airport (DLH, 10 nm), Sawyer County Airport (HYR, 48 nm), and Range Regional Airport (HIB, 52 nm). SUW offers 2 runways, the longest 5,100-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of SUW vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from SUW, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KSUW. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Superior Flying Services
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWhen you stop at Superior Flying Services, you can enjoy the convenience of a small town airport with all of the large FBO services. We are located just miles from the beautiful north and south shores of Lake Superior. At Superior Flying Services, you can request services with confidence knowing that your aircraft will always be handled by experienced and trained personnel.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to Dusk, Sat: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sun: By Appt.
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Fuel
- Catering
- Quick turn
- Flight planning
- +3 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KSUW
IATA
SUW
FAA / Local
SUW
Elevation
674 ft
Coordinates
46.6886° N · 92.0950° 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 674 ft, SUW sits lower than 88% of the 58 Wisconsin fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,100 ft
- 04/225,100 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/324,001 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,100 ft
SUW's 5,100 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.
- 10nmDLHDuluth International AirportDuluth
- 48nmHYRSawyer County AirportHayward
- 52nmHIBRange Regional AirportHibbing
- 69nmLYUEly Municipal AirportEly
- 82nmIWDGogebic Iron County AirportIronwood
- 86nmBRDBrainerd Lakes Regional AirportBrainerd
Location
Open the full mapKSUW · Richard I Bong Memorial Airport · Superior, WI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SUW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 335 nm | 1h 11m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 679 nm | 1h 59m |
| Denver (DEN) | 685 nm | 2h 0m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 773 nm | 2h 12m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 787 nm | 2h 14m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 793 nm | 2h 15m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 809 nm | 2h 17m |
| New York (TEB) | 854 nm | 2h 23m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SUW?
- Richard I Bong Memorial Airport's longest paved runway is 5,100 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 SUW?
- Richard I Bong Memorial Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,100 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Richard I Bong Memorial Airport?
- One FBO serves SUW: Superior Flying Services. 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 SUW?
- The closest alternate is Duluth International Airport (DLH), about 10 nm away, followed by Sawyer County Airport (HYR) at 48 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SUW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 11m (335 nm), Nashville about 1h 59m (679 nm), Denver about 2h 0m (685 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.