Central Wisconsin Airport (KCWA)
Medium airport · Mosinee, Wisconsin, United States
Airport data
| Name | Central Wisconsin Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCWA |
| IATA | CWA |
| Elevation | 1,277 ft (389 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°46'39" W 89°40'13" 44.77745, -89.67024 |
| Location | Mosinee, Wisconsin, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,723 ft (2354 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17/35 | 6,501 ft (1982 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Central Wisconsin Airport at a glance
Central Wisconsin Airport is a medium airport in Mosinee, Wisconsin, United States, known to airline systems as CWA. The field elevation of 1,277 ft (389 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCWA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 7,723 ft (2354 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCWA 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 Central Wisconsin Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wausau Downtown Airport | KAUW | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Rhinelander Oneida County Airport | KRHI | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Volk Field | KVOK | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Appleton International Airport | KATW | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Wittman Regional Airport | KOSH | 125 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Central Wisconsin Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,277 ft field elevation of Central Wisconsin 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 Central Wisconsin Airport
What is the ICAO code of Central Wisconsin Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Central Wisconsin Airport is KCWA, and its IATA code is CWA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Central Wisconsin Airport above sea level?
Central Wisconsin Airport sits at an elevation of 1,277 feet (389 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Central Wisconsin Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.7774, -89.6702 — in Mosinee, Wisconsin, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wausau Downtown Airport, about 17 km away.
Does KCWA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCWA 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 Central Wisconsin Airport?
Central Wisconsin Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 7,723 ft (2354 m) with a CON surface.