Eau Claire Airport
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is the main air gateway for Eau Claire in western Wisconsin, serving travelers who want a straightforward alternative to much larger hubs. Identified as EAU and KEAU, this medium airport is set at 913 feet above sea level and operates on America/Chicago time, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight schedules, rental car pickups, and hotel arrivals.
About Eau Claire Airport
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is the main air gateway for Eau Claire in western Wisconsin, serving travelers who want a straightforward alternative to much larger hubs. Identified as EAU and KEAU, this medium airport is set at 913 feet above sea level and operates on America/Chicago time, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight schedules, rental car pickups, and hotel arrivals.
Overview
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is the main air gateway for Eau Claire in western Wisconsin, serving travelers who want a straightforward alternative to much larger hubs. Identified as EAU and KEAU, this medium airport is set at 913 feet above sea level and operates on America/Chicago time, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight schedules, rental car pickups, and hotel arrivals.
At a glance
- Serves Eau Claire, United States, making it a practical arrival point for the Chippewa Valley region
- Airport codes are EAU for airline bookings and KEAU for aviation and flight planning use
- Two lighted concrete runways support operations in different wind conditions
- Runway 04/22 is 8,101 feet long, giving the airport its primary longer runway
- Runway 14/32 is 5,000 feet long and adds flexibility for aircraft movements
What travelers should know
For visitors, the biggest advantage of Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is convenience: a smaller field usually means shorter walks, easier navigation, and a calmer arrival experience than at major metropolitan airports. Its two paved, lighted runways help support dependable operations, while the airport’s location near Eau Claire makes it well suited for business trips, university visits, outdoor getaways, and road travel across west-central Wisconsin.
Aviation profile
From an operational standpoint, Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is well equipped for regional air service and general aviation activity. The longer Runway 04/22, at 8,101 feet, can accommodate a broader range of aircraft performance needs, while Runway 14/32 provides an additional option when wind or traffic patterns make it preferable, an arrangement that improves flexibility and day-to-day usability.
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FAQ
Eau Claire Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Eau Claire Airport is located in Eau Claire, United States (North America), at coordinates 44.860°, -91.490°.
- Its IATA code is EAU and its ICAO code is KEAU.
- Eau Claire Airport serves Eau Claire, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Eau Claire Airport operates on America/Chicago local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Eau Claire Airport sits at latitude 44.860° and longitude -91.490°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from EAU. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for EAU is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from EAU on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 3800 Starr Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 54703, United States, the phone number is +1 715-839-4900, the official website is http://www.chippewavalleyairport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.