Wausau Downtown Airport – AUW Airport
The Wausau Downtown Airport is a public airport owned by the city of Wisonsin. It is located in Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin. The airport is under the local general aviation facility by the FAA National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. It serves general aviation aircrafts, seaplane operations, charter flights and other services.
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AUW Airport was founded back in 1927. Back then it offered commercial flights until the year 1969. Since that year, the Central Wisconsin Airport took over commercial flight services. The airport occupies 294 acres of land. It has two asphalt runway and one water runway. 93% of aircraft operations are from general aviation. Some of the services offered by the airport include fueling services, hangar services, aircraft rental, ground transportation services, and even a conference room for meetings or press conferences. The airport is only a short drive away from downtown Wausau, the Granite Peak Ski Area, and Rib Mountain State Park. Nearby Antigo, Merrill, Rothschild, and Weston enjoy the services offered by AUW.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There isn’t a shortage of hotels in Wausau. Many of them are only a short drive to the airport. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wausau offers laid-back rooms with a spacious floor plan plus an indoor pool to boot. The Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wausau, WI is a cozy place to stay in. It is styled like a country lodge but has a modern indoor décor suitable for all types of guests. The Hilton Garden Inn Wausau is a modern and sophisticated hotel complete with well-equipped rooms, indoor pool, and gym.
Nearby airports include the Central Wisconsin Airport which is 15 minutes away and the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport which is less than an hour away.
