Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Guide

IATA EAUICAO KEAUEau ClaireUpdated 2026-10-16
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Chippewa Valley Regional Airport lies in Chippewa County, about three miles north of downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Eau Claire County owns it, and a commission representing Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire counties approves its budget. Commercial flights began in 1947 with a Northwest Airlines DC-3, and the airport has used the current site since 1940.

Two runways serve the field. Runway 4/22 is 8,101 feet long and runway 14/32 is 5,000 feet. The terminal gained an addition in 1981 and a remodel and expansion in 2009. A jetbridge installed in spring 2011 replaced boarding on the ramp.

SkyWest flies as United Express to Chicago O'Hare under the Essential Air Service program. Sun Country adds seasonal flights to Fort Myers and Las Vegas. Nearly 52,000 passengers used the airport in 2025, up 16 percent on 2024.

Services

3 of 6 available

Compare 6 listed options at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, spanning parking, car rentals and hotels. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Chippewa Valley Regional Airport.

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Key facts

Size
52K passengers (2025)2 runwaysopened 1947
Location
44.866, -91.484
Operator
Eau Claire County

Terminals

1 terminal

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Main Terminal, handling domestic flights for around 2 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

  • Main TerminalDomestic

    United Express, Sun Country

Nearby cities

2 cities

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is closest to Eau Claire (8 km south), and also serves Chippewa Falls and other nearby areas. With 2 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

  • Eau Claire8 km south
  • Chippewa Falls16 km northeast

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Chippewa Valley Regional Airport?

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport uses the following codes: IATA: EAU, ICAO: KEAU. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Chippewa Valley Regional Airport located?

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. The airport coordinates are 44.8658°, -91.4843°.

What services are available at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport?

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport offers: 1 parking options, 4 car rental companies, 1 nearby hotels, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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