Airport
Sawyer County Airport (HYR)
Sawyer County Airport serves Hayward and Sawyer County as a convenient gateway to northern Wisconsin's lakes, forests, and outdoor recreation areas. Located just northeast of downtown Hayward, the airport offers quick access to fishing waters, ski trails, and nearby resort destinations.
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About Sawyer County Airport
Sawyer County Airport is a public general aviation airport serving Hayward, Wisconsin, and the surrounding Sawyer County region. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems as a local general aviation facility.
Located about two miles northeast of downtown Hayward, the airport provides access to northern Wisconsin's lake country and outdoor recreation areas. The airport dates back to the 1940s, with the current terminal building constructed around 1975, and it was formerly known as Hayward Municipal Airport.
The airport has a paved 5,003-foot runway suitable for general aviation aircraft and a shorter turf runway, along with hangars and aircraft tie-downs. It is publicly owned by Sawyer County and operates without a control tower, with pilots using the common traffic advisory frequency.
Facilities include aviation fuel, a small terminal and lounge, and aircraft parking. The airport's location just outside Hayward makes it a practical entry point for visitors traveling to the region's lakes, forests, and recreational destinations.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Sawyer County Airport operates from one small terminal building serving general aviation, charter, and private aircraft. The airport does not have separate airline, domestic, or international terminal areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Sawyer County Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Sawyer County Airport to Hayward hotels, lakefront resorts, and other destinations across northern Wisconsin.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, or journeys around Hayward and Sawyer County.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Sawyer County Airport for independent travel around Hayward and onward trips to nearby lakes and recreational areas.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Sawyer County Airport, local resorts, events, and other destinations.
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