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Small airport

Richard I Bong Memorial Airport

IATA SUWICAO KSUWLocal SUW🇺🇸 Superior
Coordinates
46.6886°N, 92.0950°W
Elevation
674 ft (205 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-WI
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:59
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
19:48
Civil dusk
20:19

About 13h 17m 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 Richard I Bong Memorial Airport

Richard I. Bong Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) south of the central business district of Superior, a city in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. 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 local general aviation facility.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

KSUW

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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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
04 / 225,100 ft / 1,554 m75 ftAspLightedOpen
14 / 324,001 ft / 1,220 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DDULUTH APP/DEP125.450 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3118.875 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL124.800 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.700 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

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

Showing 6 of 6 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DZ PWI010 DAILY SR-1 HR PAST SS.Special useDangerGND12500 ft GND

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 Richard I Bong Memorial Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Richard I Bong Memorial Airport?

The ICAO code for Richard I Bong Memorial Airport is KSUW, and its IATA code is SUW.

Where is Richard I Bong Memorial Airport located?

Richard I Bong Memorial Airport is small airport located in Superior, United States, at an elevation of 674 ft (205 m).

How many runways does Richard I Bong Memorial Airport have?

Richard I Bong Memorial Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,100 ft / 1,554 m.

What time zone is Richard I Bong Memorial Airport in?

Richard I Bong Memorial Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Richard I Bong Memorial Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Richard I Bong Memorial Airport is approximately 1.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Richard I Bong Memorial Airport?

The nearest airport to Richard I Bong Memorial Airport is Sky Harbor Airport (KDYT), about 2.9 nm to the ne, followed by Carlson Airport and Lennartson Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Richard I Bong Memorial Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.