4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There's a parking lot and fenced in area with a picnic table overlooking the airfield for amateur spectators like myself.”
Dan K5★ on Google
Airports / Wisconsin / UES
Small airport · UES
Waukesha County Airport.
Waukesha, Wisconsin · 911 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
62 ratings
0
Operators based
911
Elevation ft
Waukesha, WisconsinELEV 911 FTSmall airport
4.8
Google rating
62
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
911
Field elevation
feet above sea level
16
Nearest alternate
nm to MKE
Field standing
#7 / 44
Wisconsin airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 62 Google ratings , ranked against 44 rated WI fields.
16 nm
To the nearest alternate
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Waukesha County Airport (KUES / UES) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 911 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 UES for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are General Mitchell International Airport (MKE, 16 nm), Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW, 30 nm), and Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN, 49 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,849-foot paved runway, UES can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Planning a trip? The Milwaukee, WI destination guide covers routes, aircraft options, and what to expect on the ground. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Waukesha.
3 FBOs serve KUES. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Waukesha
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWe know you work hard in the air, so when you land at Waukesha County Airport, we want you to leave the work to us. Atlantic UES is open 24/7 and provides the services you expect from catering to baggage service as well as some you might not, like surveillance and security, crew cars, Wi-Fi throughout and much more.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 0500-2100 On-call services with prior arrangements
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Spring City Jet Center Waukesha FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSpring City Jet Center is open at the Waukesha County Airport (KUES). With a brand new hangar and office facilities and a staff of experienced aviation professionals, Spring City Jet Center will be the smart choice for both pilots and passengers coming to Waukesha. Enjoy our private and secure air travel facility for your next charter or managed aircraft trip.
- Hangar
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Stein's Aircraft Services Waukesha
Your FBO? Claim it, freeStein’s Aircraft Services at the Waukesha County Airport is an excellent alternative to General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee. Travelers can find themselves in downtown Milwaukee in under 30 minutes, at Miller Park in 15 minutes, or in Madison in 60 minutes. Whether your visit to Waukesha is for business or pleasure, Stein’s Aircraft Services is here to serve you.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 7 days a week, 07:00-22:30 CST
- Unicom 130.55
- Executive lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +10 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“The service was terrific, all of the rental car details were handled with precision, and overall a nice visit.”
Guy Byars5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The service was terrific, all of the rental car details were handled with precision, and overall a nice visit.”
Guy Byars5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Waukesha County Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KUES
IATA
UES
FAA / Local
UES
Elevation
911 ft
Coordinates
43.0410° N · 88.2371° 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
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs WI fields
state range 610–1,642 ft
At 911 ft, UES sits higher than 50% of the 58 Wisconsin fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,849 ft
- 10/285,849 ft × 100 ftConcreteLighted
- 18/363,599 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,849 ft
UES's 5,849 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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.
- 16nmMKEGeneral Mitchell International AirportMilwaukee
- 30nmENWKenosha Regional AirportKenosha
- 49nmMSNDane County Regional Truax FieldMadison
- 58nmPWKChicago Executive AirportChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
- 58nmOSHWittman Regional AirportOshkosh
- 63nmRFDChicago Rockford International AirportChicago/Rockford
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKUES · Waukesha County Airport · Waukesha, WI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from UES on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 421 nm | 1h 23m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 546 nm | 1h 40m |
| New York (TEB) | 646 nm | 1h 54m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 735 nm | 2h 7m |
| Boston (BED) | 747 nm | 2h 8m |
| Denver (DEN) | 763 nm | 2h 10m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 864 nm | 2h 25m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 871 nm | 2h 26m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use UES?
- Waukesha County Airport's longest paved runway is 5,849 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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 UES?
- Waukesha County Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,849 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Waukesha County Airport?
- 3 FBOs serve UES: Atlantic Aviation Waukesha, Spring City Jet Center Waukesha FBO and Stein's Aircraft Services Waukesha. 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 UES?
- The closest alternate is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), about 16 nm away, followed by Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) at 30 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from UES to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 23m (421 nm), Washington DC about 1h 40m (546 nm), New York about 1h 54m (646 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.