Appleton airport (ATW)

Appleton International Airport (IATA code: ATW), operated by Outagamie County, serves the Fox Cities metropolitan area and northeast Wisconsin. It offers domestic connections and flights to major hubs and vacation destinations across the United States through airlines such as Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines.

Official Website: atwairport.com

Phone: +1 (920) 832-5268

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Terminals

The airport operates a single single-level passenger terminal with concourses and departure gates interconnected directly on foot. The terminal building remains open 24 hours a day, although TSA security checkpoints operate in alignment with flight schedules, opening around 4:00–4:30 AM and closing after the last evening departure.

Annual Passenger Traffic (2025): 1.27 million passengers.

Information Desks

The ATW Express Desk customer service counter is located across from the main entrance, alongside airport administrative offices and airline ticketing counters.

 Location

The airport is located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States, in the town of Greenville, approximately 5 km (3 miles) west of downtown Appleton.

What services does Appleton airport (ATW) offer?

Appleton International Airport offers dining, retail, and passenger convenience amenities before and after security screening.

Banking & Connectivity

• ATMs: Cash machines are available in the public pre-security concourse.
• Free Wi-Fi: Complimentary high-speed wireless internet is accessible throughout the entire terminal.

Dining

Food and beverage options are available both landside and airside, featuring Fratellos Craft Kitchen, the ATW Biergarten regional craft beer lounge (showcasing Fox River Brewing Company beers), and grab-and-go snack kiosks.

Shopping

Gift shops and newsstands are located both before security and in the boarding area offering publications, souvenirs, and travel essentials. The airport does not feature Duty Free shops as it does not host scheduled international service.

Baggage Services

• ATW Express Coat Check & Bag Drop: Free winter coat storage for travelers heading south, plus express bag check services. Per federal security regulations, no general luggage storage or left-luggage lockers are available.
• Lost and Found: Administered by the airport administrative offices (Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM) for items left in public areas of the terminal. Items left onboard aircraft or checked luggage are managed directly by individual airlines.

Additional Amenities

ATW Therapy Dogs providing travel comfort, a passenger Game Area, a Quiet Room, and dedicated family restrooms with infant changing tables.

Public and private transportation

The airport is located just minutes from downtown Appleton and major Fox Cities destinations. Several transportation options connect to and from the terminal:

Rideshare Services

Ridesharing apps Uber and Lyft are permitted to pick up and drop off passengers at designated curbside areas outside the terminal building.

Taxis

Local licensed taxicab services are available along the arrivals curb, including Fox Valley Cab and Pronto Cab.

Hotel Shuttles

Several local hotels provide courtesy shuttles or Park & Fly packages, including Comfort Suites (4:00 AM – 10:00 PM), DoubleTree by Hilton (5:00 AM – 11:00 PM), Holiday Inn (4:00 AM – 8:00 PM), Hampton Inn, and Hilton Appleton Paper Valley.

Public Transit

Valley Transit provides public bus and on-demand connecting services across the Fox Cities region.

Car rental agencies

Car rental customer counters are conveniently located adjacent to the baggage claim area (exit through Door #3). Vehicles are picked up and returned in the adjacent parking facilities across from the terminal.

Available Rental Companies

• Alamo
• Avis
• Budget
• Enterprise
• Hertz
• National
• Turo (peer-to-peer car sharing platform with arranged airport pick-up and drop-off).

Parking services at Appleton airport (ATW)

Parking at Appleton International Airport is managed by SP+ and offers convenient choices for short and long stays, including online reservation options.

Parking Facilities

• Short-Term Parking: Located immediately across from the terminal front entrance, ideal for passenger pick-ups, drop-offs, and short daily trips.
• Long-Term Parking: Open-air parking lot intended for extended travel, featuring economical daily and weekly rates.
• ATW Express Park / Express Valet: Curbside valet service where passengers drop off vehicle keys at the express desk and pay the standard daily long-term parking rate.

Important Considerations

Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Free waiting lot for motorists waiting for arriving passengers to deplane and collect luggage before pulling up to the curb.

Parking Customer Service: +1 (920) 358-4708.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Appleton International Airport provides comprehensive accessibility services for travelers with physical disabilities and neurodiverse requirements.

Special Assistance & Wheelchairs

Wheelchair assistance should be coordinated through your airline during booking or at the airline check-in counter. Travelers needing screening support may coordinate through the TSA Cares program prior to travel.

Physical Infrastructure & Accessibility

The single-level terminal is fully ADA-compliant, featuring hearing induction loops in gate and concourse areas for hard-of-hearing passengers, and an Adult Changing Room equipped for travelers with complex medical needs.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

The airport participates in the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. Complimentary sunflower lanyards can be picked up inside the nursing rooms located before and after TSA security screening.

Sensory & Nursing Rooms

Facilities include a dedicated Sensory Room created to calm travelers on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing sensitivities, a Quiet Room, and private Mother’s Rooms for nursing located both before and after security.

Unaccompanied Minors & Service Animals

Unaccompanied minor care is managed according to individual airline guidelines. Relief areas for service animals and pets (Pet Relief Areas) are situated both outside the terminal and post-security.