Drive time to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)

Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA / KCWA) is a medium-sized airport serving Mosinee, Wisconsin. It sits 1,277 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 7,723 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Green Bay, WI — the airport lies about 83 miles west of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to CWA from cities near Mosinee

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of CWA. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Central Wisconsin Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Wausau, WI 13 mi south Get drive time →
Stevens Point, WI 18 mi north Get drive time →
Marshfield, WI 26 mi east Get drive time →
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 28 mi north Get drive time →
Appleton, WI 71 mi north-west Get drive time →
Neenah, WI 72 mi north-west Get drive time →
Oshkosh, WI 76 mi north-west Get drive time →
De Pere, WI 82 mi west Get drive time →
Green Bay, WI 83 mi west Get drive time →
Eau Claire, WI 90 mi east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near CWA

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

CWA at a glance

IATA code
CWA
ICAO code
KCWA
Serving
Mosinee, Wisconsin
Elevation
1,277 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
7,723 ft
Coordinates
44.7775, -89.6702
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from CWA

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from CWA, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like CWA, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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Other airports in Wisconsin

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FAQ

Questions about driving to CWA

How long does it take to drive to CWA?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Central Wisconsin Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Mosinee?

Central Wisconsin Airport uses the IATA code CWA and the ICAO code KCWA. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 1,277 feet above sea level.

How far is CWA from Green Bay?

Green Bay, WI is about 83 miles from CWA in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Green Bay as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near CWA?

Within 200 miles: RHI (60 mi), ATW (67 mi), GRB (78 mi), EAU (89 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from CWA?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to CWA. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.