Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (KSAW)
Medium airport · Gwinn, Michigan, United States
Airport data
| Name | Marquette/Sawyer International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSAW |
| IATA | MQT |
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (372 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°21'5" W 87°23'45" 46.35150, -87.39588 |
| Location | Gwinn, Michigan, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,072 ft (2765 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Marquette/Sawyer International Airport at a glance
Marquette/Sawyer International Airport is a medium airport in Gwinn, Michigan, United States, known to airline systems as MQT. The field elevation of 1,221 ft (372 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSAW are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 9,072 ft (2765 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSAW 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 Marquette/Sawyer International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Delta County Airport | KESC | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Ford Airport | KIMT | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Houghton County Memorial Airport | KCMX | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Rhinelander Oneida County Airport | KRHI | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Austin Straubel International Airport | KGRB | 215 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Marquette/Sawyer International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,221 ft field elevation of Marquette/Sawyer International 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 Marquette/Sawyer International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Marquette/Sawyer International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Marquette/Sawyer International Airport is KSAW, and its IATA code is MQT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Marquette/Sawyer International Airport above sea level?
Marquette/Sawyer International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,221 feet (372 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Marquette/Sawyer International Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.3515, -87.3959 — in Gwinn, Michigan, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Delta County Airport, about 74 km away.
Does KSAW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSAW 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 Marquette/Sawyer International Airport?
Marquette/Sawyer International Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 9,072 ft (2765 m) with a PEM surface.