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Wausau Downtown Airport

Wausau, United States

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Wausau Downtown Airport

Wausau, United States
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Downtown general aviation hub serving central Wisconsin.

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Wausau, United States
Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW/KAUW) is a public-use general aviation airport located in the city of Wausau, Wisconsin, United States. It sits near the downtown core and primarily serves private pilots, charter flights, and small aircraft operations in the Marathon County region. The airport is owned by the City of Wausau and functions as a reliever airport to Wausau's commercial service facility, Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA), located in nearby Mosinee. It supports flight training, corporate aviation, and recreational flying. With a modest footprint and no scheduled commercial airline service, Wausau Downtown Airport plays an important supporting role in the local aviation ecosystem, accommodating overflow general aviation traffic and providing convenient access for business aircraft.
Terminals
The airport has no commercial passenger terminal, operating instead with a general aviation fixed-base operator (FBO) facility.
Getting to & from
The airport is situated near downtown Wausau, making it accessible by local roads and personal vehicle, though no dedicated public transit service directly serves the airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Wausau Downtown Airport serves as a general aviation reliever for Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) in nearby Mosinee.
  • ›The airport is owned and operated by the City of Wausau, Wisconsin.
  • ›It has no scheduled commercial airline service.
  • ›The airport supports flight training and corporate aviation operations.
  • ›It is located in Marathon County in central Wisconsin.
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A quiet gateway connecting central Wisconsin to the wider world

Wausau Downtown Airport, located in the heart of Wausau, Wisconsin, has served the local community as a general aviation facility for decades. Situated along the Wisconsin River, the airport primarily handles private, charter, and corporate flights rather than scheduled commercial service. It plays a modest but meaningful role in supporting regional business travel and recreational flying in Marathon County.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A single modest facility serving private, charter, and corporate aircraft operations with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi and rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) available from downtown Wausau
  • Personal vehicle and private pickup — most common access method
  • Car rental agencies accessible in central Wausau
  • Local bus routes via Metro Ride serving greater Wausau area
Nearby Hotels
  • Courtyard by Marriott Wausau
  • Holiday Inn Wausau
  • Grand Lodge Hotel & Conference Center
  • Stoney Creek Hotel Wausau
Dining

On-site dining options at Wausau Downtown Airport are extremely limited given its general aviation focus, so travellers should plan accordingly. Downtown Wausau, just minutes away, offers a solid range of restaurants including local diners, brewpubs, and casual eateries along Third Street. Nearby convenience stores and fast-food options are accessible for quick needs.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight arrangements directly with your charter or FBO operator, as no scheduled commercial airlines serve this airport.
  • Downtown Wausau is within a short drive, making hotel and dining logistics straightforward for most visitors.
  • Check weather conditions carefully in winter — central Wisconsin experiences significant snowfall that can affect small airport operations.
  • For commercial flights, Wausau's primary commercial airport is Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) in Mosinee, about 15 miles south.
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Wausau Downtown Airport
Encyclopaedia

Wausau Downtown Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located in Wausau, a city in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. The airport serves general aviation aircraft, charter flights and seaplane operations. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2025–2029, in which it is categorized as a regional general aviation facility.

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