Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)

Central Wisconsin Airport (IATA: CWA), also known as Mosinee Airport, serves Marathon and Portage counties in Wisconsin with scheduled domestic commercial flights to major Midwestern hubs.

Official Website: fly-cwa.org

Phone: +1 715-693-2147

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Terminals

The airport features a single, compact single-story passenger terminal building housing check-in counters, TSA security screening, and the departure concourse. The terminal is open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Annual passenger traffic (2025): 87,834 enplanements.

Information Desks

Assistance and passenger inquiries are handled at the airline ticket counters and at the airport administration offices (Level 2, Suite 227).

 Location

The airport is located 3 miles (5 km) southeast of the central business district of Mosinee, in Marathon County, Wisconsin, also serving the neighboring communities of Wausau and Stevens Point.

What services does Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) offer?

The Central Wisconsin Airport terminal provides several passenger amenities and services.

Finance and Connectivity

• Wi-Fi: free wireless internet access is available throughout the terminal.
• ATMs and Currency Exchange: there is no currency exchange service; airport and parking concessions operate cashless or accept major credit and debit cards.

Dining and Shopping

The Blind Rooster Cafe + Market: located post-security in the departure concourse. Open for all daily flight departures, offering breakfast, lunch, coffee, a full bar with craft beer and cocktails, as well as souvenirs, gifts, and regional Wisconsin cheese.

Baggage Services

Due to TSA security regulations, luggage storage and lockers are not available. For delayed, damaged, or lost checked luggage, contact your airline's baggage service directly. For items lost inside the terminal facilities, contact Airport Administration at +1 715-693-2147 or via the official online form.

Other Amenities

Local art exhibits displayed along the terminal corridors and conference/meeting rooms available for rent.

Accommodation near Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)

On-Site Accommodations

There are no hotels or sleeping cabins located inside the passenger terminal.

Nearby Hotels

Lodging options in nearby Rothschild, Wausau, and the surrounding area include:

• Best Western Plus Wausau-Rothschild Hotel (approx. 10 km / 6 miles away)
• bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild (approx. 11 km / 7 miles away)
• Econo Lodge Rothschild (approx. 9.7 km / 6 miles away)
• Grand Lodge Waterpark Resort (approx. 9.9 km / 6.2 miles away)
• Jefferson Street Inn (in Wausau, approx. 21 km / 13 miles away)

Transportation to area hotels can be arranged via local taxis, Midwest Ryde (+1 715-574-2108), or rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft.

Public and private transportation

The airport is located about 3 miles (5 km) from Mosinee and approximately 13 miles (20 km) south of Wausau, easily accessible via Interstate 39 / US Route 51.

Taxis and Private Shuttles

Area taxi and private transfer services include Northwoods Cab and Midwest Ryde / Midwest Taxi (tel. +1 715-574-2108), offering door-to-door transport and regional connections to Wausau, Stevens Point, Green Bay, and Appleton. Local services All American Taxi and Courtesy Cab also operate in the region.

Rideshare Apps

Both Uber and Lyft operate at the airport for passenger pickups and drop-offs directly in front of the main terminal.

Public Transportation

There is no direct public bus or passenger rail service connecting the airport to surrounding communities.

Car rental agencies

Car rental services operate from a dedicated standalone building located directly across from the passenger terminal, accessible on foot without requiring a shuttle bus.

Available Agencies

• Avis
• Budget
• Enterprise
• National

Parking services at Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)

The airport provides paved, automated, and monitored parking lots directly opposite the passenger terminal.

Parking Rates

• First 3 hours: free of charge.
• After 3 hours: $1.00 per hour (up to a daily maximum of $10.00).
• Daily maximum rate: $10.00 per day.
• Weekly rate: $50.00 per week.

Important Details

Payment is accepted exclusively by credit or debit card; cash is not accepted. For parking assistance, call +1 715-581-5374.

Additional Services

Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are located at the west end of the main parking lot.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Central Wisconsin Airport provides accessible facilities for passengers with reduced mobility and special needs.

Special Assistance Requests

Wheelchair assistance and boarding support should be requested through your airline at least 48 hours prior to departure or requested at the check-in desk upon arrival. For security screening assistance, travelers can coordinate through TSA Cares.

Infrastructure and Accessibility

The terminal is designed on a single street level with no stairs or steep ramps, facilitating barrier-free navigation. All parking areas include designated accessible parking stalls.

Additional Amenities

A designated service animal relief area is located outside the terminal building, near the parking lot adjacent to the restaurant. For nursing mothers, airport staff can assist in providing a quiet space upon request.