WAUSAU DOWNTOWN (KAUW)
Wausau, Wisconsin · Marathon County · 0 miles S of city
Airport information
FAA identifierAUW
ICAO identifierKAUW
Elevation1201 ft MSL
Latitude44.92628° N
Longitude89.62700° W
Magnetic variation3W
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Regional
Based aircraft75
Annual enplanements3
Planned development (2025–29)$10,954,679
Sectional chartGREEN BAY
ARTCCMinneapolis Center
Flight ServiceGreen Bay
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1937/11
Fuel available100LL, A+, MOGAS
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityAUW
AttendedALL / ALL / 0800-1700
ManagerJohn P Chmiel
Manager phone715-845-3400
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,041 × 100 ft | Asphalt (fair) | — |
| 12W/30W | 8,000 × 300 ft | Water (good) | — |
| 13/31 | 5,200 × 100 ft | Asphalt (fair) | 13: P4L · 31: P4L |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.7 | — |
| UNICOM | 122.7 | — |
| MOSINEE RCAG | 124.4 | — |
| MOSINEE RCAG | 317.7 | — |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 534-626-7129
Airport remarks
- FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- MIRL RWY 13/31 PRESET TO LOW; TO INCR INTST AND ACTVT REILS RWY 13 & 31; PAPI RWY 13 & 31; MIRL RWY 5/23 - CTAF.
- 40 FT TREES 0-200 FT FM THR 300 FT R & 450 FT L.
- 30 FT TREES 150 FT FM THR 425 FT L.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.

