Sawyer County Airport
Hayward, United States

Sawyer County Airport
Gateway to Wisconsin's Northwoods lake country.
- ›Serves Sawyer County in the Northwoods region of northwestern Wisconsin.
- ›Features two paved runways supporting general aviation operations.
- ›No scheduled commercial airline service is currently available.
- ›The airport supports seasonal tourism related to fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation.
- ›Elevation is approximately 1,216 feet above mean sea level.
Sawyer County Airport, designated HYR, is a small general aviation facility serving Hayward, Wisconsin, a town celebrated for its fishing heritage and the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. The airport supports private pilots, charter flights, and seasonal visitors drawn to the region's lakes, snowmobile trails, and outdoor recreation. Its modest infrastructure reflects the rural character of Sawyer County while providing essential air access to the Northwoods.
- General Aviation Terminal — A single small terminal building handling private and charter aircraft arrivals with basic passenger amenities.
- Rental cars available on-site or by advance arrangement with local agencies
- Taxi and rideshare services from Hayward town area by prior arrangement
- Personal vehicle pickup — most visitors are met by local hosts or lodges
- Hayward Inn
- Ross' Teal Lake Lodge
- Wilderness Walk Resort area lodging
- AmericInn by Wyndham Hayward
The airport itself has no dedicated restaurant, so travellers should plan to dine in Hayward, roughly five miles away, where options range from supper clubs to casual lakeside eateries. Hayward is known for its Friday night fish fries and locally sourced Wisconsin fare.
- Arrange a rental car or pickup in advance — ground transport options at the airport are very limited.
- Fuel availability should be confirmed ahead of your flight, as services vary seasonally.
- Summer and early fall see heavy recreational traffic; book accommodations well in advance.
- Check weather carefully — Wisconsin Northwoods winters can create challenging VFR conditions.
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Sawyer County Airport is a county-owned public-use airport in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located two nautical miles (4 km) northeast of the central business district of Hayward, Wisconsin. 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 local general aviation facility. It was formerly known as Hayward Municipal Airport.
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