Wausau Downtown Airport — Wausau, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereWausau Downtown Airport in Wausau uses the IATA code AUW, with KAUW as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from AUW
Wausau Downtown Airport
Wausau Downtown Airport serves Wausau, Wisconsin, a city along the Wisconsin River in the state's north-central region. Elevation reaches 1,201 feet, and the field is unusually equipped with three runways for a field of this size, giving pilots flexibility across varying wind directions. General aviation, flight training, and corporate traffic make up the bulk of activity here rather than scheduled commercial airline service, which instead operates from the separate Central Wisconsin Airport nearby. Wausau's location amid forested, lake-dotted terrain makes the airport a popular access point for private pilots and seasonal visitors. Its triple-runway layout reflects an older era of airport planning when more generous allocations were common even at smaller municipal fields.
Runways at Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3085 ft (940 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 12/30 | 4950 ft (1509 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 12W/30W | 8000 ft (2438 m) | 300 ft (91 m) | WATER |
Radio frequencies for Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 125.925 MHz |
| CNTR | MINNEAPOLIS CNTR | 124.4 MHz |
| RDO | GREEN BAY RDO | 122.4 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.7 MHz |
Airports near Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW)
- Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) — 16.9 km (10.5 mi)
- Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (RHI) — 79.4 km (49.3 mi)
- Appleton International Airport (ATW) — 114.9 km (71.4 mi)
- Volk Field (VOK) — 120.5 km (74.9 mi)
- Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) — 128.1 km (79.6 mi)
- Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) — 134.8 km (83.8 mi)
- Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) — 146.5 km (91.0 mi)
- Ford Airport (IMT) — 154.3 km (95.9 mi)
Local pilots search AUW to distinguish Wausau's downtown general aviation field from the region's commercial airport a few miles away, since both serve the same city but handle very different types of traffic.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Wausau Downtown Airport?
The IATA code for Wausau Downtown Airport is AUW.
What is the ICAO code for Wausau Downtown Airport?
The ICAO code for Wausau Downtown Airport is KAUW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.