Eagle River is served by the Eagle River Union Airport. The airport that began functioning in February 1938 is meant for general aviation purposes. The FAA identifier of the airport is EGV. Eagle River Union Airport serves as a gateway to the city of the Eagle River in Wisconsin and is served by a number of flights bound for it.
Eagle River Union Airport is located at an elevation of 1642 feet and in well-appointed with all the modern and updated facilities that aids the smooth operation of flights. The airport features one lighted wind indicator and the presence of well-updated lighting system ensure the smooth landing and taking off of flights even when the natural lights is dim during the dusk and the dawn. The airport also features hangars and tiedowns meant for air parking.
Eagle River Union Airport has got two asphalt paved runways that are maintained in extremely good way. The runways have end identifier lights.
The airport is publicly owned by the City of Eagle River. The Eagle River Union Airport serves as the base for 48 aircrafts that includes;
- Single engine airplanes – 33
- Multi engine airplanes – 7
- Jet Airplanes – 2
- Ultralights – 6
The airport handles 56 aircraft operations on an average among which 47% constitute transient general aviation, 41% constitute local general aviation, 12% comprise of air taxi and 2% is shared by commercial and military aviation.
Among the other complementary facilities offered by the Eagle River Union Airport are included;
- Courtesy cars
- After hours service
- Pilot lounge with shower and direct television
- Conference room
- Ice machine and coffee
- Vending machines
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- Overnight heated hangar
- GPU starts
- Pre-heats
- Wireless internet
- Major credit cards accepted
- Nearby restaurants within walking distance
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If you are unable to access a direct flight to the Eagle River Union Airport, then there are other airports located nearby whose services you might avail. They include;
- Kings Land O' Lakes Airport
- Lakeland Airport/Noble F. Lee Memorial Field
- Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
- Manitowish Waters Airport
- Tomahawk Regional Airport
Eagle River is one of the best places to visit during your Wisconsin vacation. With myriad opportunities for recreational activities, there is no way you can feel bored during your sojourn in the Eagle River.
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