Marquette/Sawyer International Airport — Gwinn, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe 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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9072 ft (2765 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (MQT)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 118.375 MHz |
| CNTR | MINNEAPOLIS CNTR | 119.1 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.975 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.65 MHz |
| RDO | GREEN BAY RDO | 123.6 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.975 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.7 MHz |
Airports near Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (MQT)
- Delta County Airport (ESC) — 73.8 km (45.9 mi)
- Ford Airport (IMT) — 81.1 km (50.4 mi)
- Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) — 123.2 km (76.6 mi)
- Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (RHI) — 179.0 km (111.2 mi)
- Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) — 215.5 km (133.9 mi)
- Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN) — 218.8 km (136.0 mi)
- Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) — 221.8 km (137.8 mi)
- Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) — 225.7 km (140.2 mi)
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.