KAUW
WAUSAU DOWNTOWN
WAUSAU, WI
About Wausau Downtown
KAUW, Wausau Downtown Airport, is located in Wausau, Wisconsin, at an elevation of 1,201 feet with tower-controlled operations and a unique multi-surface configuration. The airport features three runways: asphalt runway 05/23 measures 3,041 feet in length and 100 feet wide, water runway 12W/30W extends 8,000 feet long and 300 feet wide for seaplane operations, and asphalt runway 13/31 measures 5,200 feet long and 100 feet wide. The water runway enables amphibious aircraft operations unavailable at most regional airports.
Instrument approaches are available through RNAV (GPS) procedures, with two total approach options supporting all-weather operations. The airport provides 100LL, A+, and MOGAS fuel for diverse general aviation needs. Two organizations operate from Wausau: Wausau Flying Service, Inc., providing flight training and support services, and CW Flyers, offering community-based flying opportunities. Frequency resources include ASOS on 125.925 MHz, CTAF and UNICOM on 122.7 MHz, Mosinee Radar on 124.4 and 317.7 MHz, and Wausau Radio on 122.4 MHz.
Wausau Downtown's combination of asphalt and water runways provides unique operational capabilities for Wisconsin. The MOGAS availability and seaplane infrastructure differentiate this facility. Professional flight services and community flying clubs support diverse pilot activities.
Questions
- Where is Wausau Downtown (KAUW) located?
- Wausau Downtown is located in Wausau, WI.
- Is Wausau Downtown a public or private airport?
- Wausau Downtown (KAUW) is a public-use airport, open to general aviation.
- How many runways does Wausau Downtown have?
- Wausau Downtown has 3 runways. The longest is 12W/30W at 8,000 feet of water, alongside 05/23 and 13/31.
- What is the field elevation at Wausau Downtown?
- Wausau Downtown sits at 1,201 feet above mean sea level.
- Does Wausau Downtown have an instrument approach?
- Yes. Wausau Downtown has 2 published instrument approach procedures, including RNAV (GPS).
- Does Wausau Downtown have an air traffic control tower?
- Yes, Wausau Downtown (KAUW) is a towered airport.
- What is the CTAF frequency at KAUW?
- Wausau Downtown's CTAF frequency is 122.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at Wausau Downtown?
- Wausau Downtown sells 100LL, Jet A+, and MOGAS.
- Are there flight schools at Wausau Downtown?
- Yes. Organizations based at Wausau Downtown include CW Flyers and Wausau Flying Service, Inc..