Airport History

The airport was commissioned by the FAA in July 1964 with a 3,000-foot (910 m) primary runway (Runway 13-31) and a 2,100-foot (640 m) turf runway (Runway 4-22) .

In 1992, a major construction project was completed. The primary runway was demolished and replaced by a new 4,003-foot (1,220 m) runway (Runway 14-32). The original hangar area located on the south end of the airport was also updated to allow additional hangars. A new aircraft parking apron was also constructed.

In 1998, an additional taxi lane was added to the south hangar area. The hangar area was completely filled by the end of 1998 with 45 hangars.

In 2000, a new hangar area was constructed on the north end of the airport. The new area accommodated a mix of 32 small and medium-sized hangars. A full-length parallel taxiway to runway 14-32 was also completed along with a small apron.

In 2001, a second addition to the north aircraft parking apron was completed.

In 2004, a corporate/business aviation hangar area was added to the north hangar area allowing the construction of up to seven large hangars. A third addition to the aircraft parking apron in the north hangar area was completed. An additional taxiway was also added to the north hangar area to accommodate additional private hangars. A grant from the Department of Homeland Security allowed the construction of a security fence and three automated security gates around the airport.

In 2005, two new taxiways were added to the north hangar area to allow an additional 14 private and corporate hangars.

In 2006, construction began on an extension to the 4,003-foot (1,220 m) primary runway and parallel taxiway to runway 14-32. The runway was completed in June 2007 and the parallel taxiway was completed in August 2007. The runway is now 5,507 feet (1,679 m) long. A helicopter landing apron and a connecting taxiway in the corporate hangar area were also completed as part of the 2006-2007 project.

In 2008, the airport completed the purchase of over 60 acres adjoining the north side of the airport. The land will be used for future economic development. Reconstruction of the oldest portion of the primary runway started on September 8, along with the replacement and upgrading of the runway lighting system. Blast/overrun pads were installed on each end of the primary runway. A connecting taxiway in the corporate hangar area was also constructed. The runway was reopened for operations on October 4.

In 2010, a taxiway, taxi lane and access road serving the northeast side of the airport was completed. The project provided the necessary infrastructure for future aviation related businesses. Additional security fencing and gates were also part of the 2010 project.

In 2022, the airport established an on-site fire department with the addition an E-One Titan crash fire rescue vehicle with 1500 gallons of water and 500 gallons of foam.

In 2025, the south hangar area pavement originally installed in the fall of 1992 underwent a major reconstruction beginning on April 21st. The existing asphalt was removed along with several inches of unsuitable sub-base. New material was added and four inches of asphalt pavement was installed. The project was substantially completed on June 21st approximately $150,000 under budget and five working days ahead of schedule.

The airport began developing an airport master plan in 2023. Engineering firm Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) was selected by the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics for this task.[4][5] Phase one of the master plan is complete. Phase two will begin following approval of the forecast data from the FAA.