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Central Wisconsin Airport

IATA CWAICAO KCWALocal CWA🇺🇸 Mosinee
Coordinates
44.7774°N, 89.6702°W
Elevation
1,277 ft (389 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-WI
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.9° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:48
Sunrise
06:18
Sunset
19:43
Civil dusk
20:13

About 13h 25m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Central Wisconsin Airport

Central Wisconsin Airport

Central Wisconsin Airport, referred to as "C-Way", is a public airport located 3 nautical miles southeast of the central business district of Mosinee, in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is owned by Marathon County and Portage County. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2025–2029, in which it is categorized as a non-hub primary commercial service facility. It is the fifth busiest of eight commercial airports in Wisconsin in terms of passengers served.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 267,723 ft / 2,354 m150 ftConLightedOpen
17 / 356,501 ft / 1,982 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATISATIS127.450 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3127.450 MHz
CNTRMINNEAPOLIS CNTR124.400 MHz
CTAFCTAF119.750 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
RDOGREEN BAY RDO122.525 MHz
TWRTWR119.750 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Showing 7 of 9 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MOSINEE CLASS DClass DControlledGND3800 ft MSL
MOSINEE CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Central Wisconsin Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Central Wisconsin Airport?

The ICAO code for Central Wisconsin Airport is KCWA, and its IATA code is CWA.

Where is Central Wisconsin Airport located?

Central Wisconsin Airport is medium airport located in Mosinee, United States, at an elevation of 1,277 ft (389 m).

How many runways does Central Wisconsin Airport have?

Central Wisconsin Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 7,723 ft / 2,354 m.

Which airlines fly to Central Wisconsin Airport?

Airlines historically serving Central Wisconsin Airport include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways, United Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Central Wisconsin Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Central Wisconsin Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Central Wisconsin Airport in?

Central Wisconsin Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Central Wisconsin Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Central Wisconsin Airport is approximately 2.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Central Wisconsin Airport?

The nearest airport to Central Wisconsin Airport is Jaks Field (56WI), about 3.4 nm to the e, followed by Valhalla Airport and Bender's Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Central Wisconsin Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.