Wausau Downtown Airport (KAUW)
Medium airport · Wausau, Wisconsin, United States
Airport data
| Name | Wausau Downtown Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAUW |
| IATA | AUW |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°55'34" W 89°37'36" 44.92620, -89.62660 |
| Location | Wausau, Wisconsin, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,085 ft (940 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 4,950 ft (1509 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12W/30W | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 300 ft | WATER | No |
Wausau Downtown Airport at a glance
Wausau Downtown Airport is a medium airport in Wausau, Wisconsin, United States, known to airline systems as AUW. The field elevation of 1,201 ft (366 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAUW are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 12W/30W — offers 8,000 ft (2438 m) of water surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12W points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAUW shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Wausau Downtown Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Wisconsin Airport | KCWA | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Rhinelander Oneida County Airport | KRHI | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Appleton International Airport | KATW | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Volk Field | KVOK | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Austin Straubel International Airport | KGRB | 128 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wausau Downtown Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,201 ft field elevation of Wausau Downtown Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Wausau Downtown Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wausau Downtown Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wausau Downtown Airport is KAUW, and its IATA code is AUW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wausau Downtown Airport above sea level?
Wausau Downtown Airport sits at an elevation of 1,201 feet (366 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wausau Downtown Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.9262, -89.6266 — in Wausau, Wisconsin, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Central Wisconsin Airport, about 17 km away.
Does KAUW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAUW appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Wausau Downtown Airport?
Wausau Downtown Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 12W/30W, measures 8,000 ft (2438 m) with a WATER surface.