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Nearest Airport to Wausau: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Wausau is Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW), about 3.7 km (2 mi) away.

Closest airport AUW Wausau Downtown Airport 3.7 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car

Airports near Wausau

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    Wausau Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesWausau, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AUW 3.7 km2 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Central Wisconsin Airport Flag of United StatesMosinee, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CWA 20 km13 mi · ~22 min
  3. 3
    Rhinelander Oneida County Airport Flag of United StatesRhinelander, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RHI 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
  4. 4
    Appleton International Airport Flag of United StatesAppleton, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ATW 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
  5. 5
    Volk Field Flag of United StatesCamp Douglas, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VOK 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
  6. 6
    Austin Straubel International Airport Flag of United StatesGreen Bay, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GRB 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min
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    Wittman Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOshkosh, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OSH 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
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    Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEau Claire, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    EAU 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
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    Ford Airport Flag of United StatesKingsford, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IMT 152 km95 mi · ~2 h 43 min
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    La Crosse Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLa Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LSE 176 km110 mi · ~3 h 09 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Wausau; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Wausau?

The nearest airport to Wausau is Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW), about 3.7 km (2 mi) away.

What other airports are near Wausau?

Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) — 20 km, Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (RHI) — 76 km and Appleton International Airport (ATW) — 117 km.

How long does it take to get from Wausau to Wausau Downtown Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 3.7 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.