Marquette/Sawyer International Airport — Gwinn, United States

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The airport code for Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (Gwinn) is MQT — its ICAO code is KSAW.

Distance & flight time from MQT

Marquette/Sawyer International Airport

Marquette/Sawyer International Airport serves Marquette and the greater Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States, occupying the site of a former Cold War-era Strategic Air Command base. MQT retains an unusually long runway for a regional airport, a legacy of its military past supporting large bombers, which today allows it to accommodate a wide range of aircraft. The airport provides essential air links for the sparsely populated Upper Peninsula, connecting residents and visitors to hubs like Chicago and Detroit via regional carriers. MQT also supports general aviation, cargo, and occasional charter operations tied to the region's mining, forestry, and tourism industries. Its designation as 'International' reflects historical customs capability rather than frequent international scheduled service.

Runways at Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (MQT)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
01/199072 ft (2765 m)150 ft (46 m)PEM

Radio frequencies for Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (MQT)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS 3118.375 MHz
CNTRMINNEAPOLIS CNTR119.1 MHz
CTAFCTAF119.975 MHz
GNDGND121.65 MHz
RDOGREEN BAY RDO123.6 MHz
TWRTWR119.975 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.7 MHz

Airports near Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (MQT)

MQT is Marquette/Sawyer International Airport in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Searchers often want flight connections to Chicago or Detroit and are curious why a regional airport carries an 'International' designation from its Air Force base past.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Marquette/Sawyer International Airport?

The IATA code for Marquette/Sawyer International Airport is MQT.

What is the ICAO code for Marquette/Sawyer International Airport?

The ICAO code for Marquette/Sawyer International Airport is KSAW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.