Wisconsin is packed with fly-in destinations worth the trip — on-field diners, scenic islands, aviation museums, and small-town charm. Here are some favorites.

Food & Dining Scenic & Nature Aviation Adventure & Lodging

Alexander Field (ISW)

Wisconsin Rapids

Recreational haven with a golf course next door and a 4.4-mile multi-use trail circling the airport. Snacks and refreshments at the FBO.

Apostle Islands (4R5)

Bayfield

Land on Madeline Island and catch the ferry to Bayfield for sailing, island hopping, orchards, and Lake Superior scenery you won’t forget.

Aviation Heritage Center (SBM)

Sheboygan Falls

Hands-on aviation museum focused on inspiring the next generation through STEM education. Worth the stop with young passengers.

Bessie’s Diner (JVL)

Janesville

Walk-off-the-ramp breakfast and lunch at Southern Wisconsin Regional. A well-earned spot on any $100 hamburger bucket list.

Boyceville (3T7)

Boyceville

Small-town strip with surprising walkability — restaurants, bars, and an Amish furniture shop all within a few blocks. Fuel and camping on the field.

Fred’s Burgers (BUU)

Burlington

Fly into Burlington Municipal for hand-pressed burgers, spiral-cut fries, and Wisconsin root beer on tap. Courtesy car if you need a ride into town.

Burnett County Airport (RZN)

Siren

Clean, well-kept field with a loaner car and easy access to local lunch spots in the Siren area.

Burrows Aviation (SBM)

Sheboygan Falls

Full-service FBO within striking distance of Kohler golf and Road America racing at Elkhart Lake. Fuel up, then tee off or watch laps.

Sand Bar Lounge (C73)

Cassville

A paved riverside strip where the nearest restaurant is practically on your wingtip. Mississippi River charm at its most accessible.

Central County Airport (68C)

Iola

Heart of Waupaca County with a Friday lunch tradition that runs all year. A relaxed, community-driven field that feels like home.

Cumberland Municipal (UBE)

Cumberland

Northwoods hospitality with Italian restaurants, a locally famous meat market, and a supper club all close by. Cirrus owners can get service on the field.

Dodge County Airport (UNU)

Juneau

Perched beside Horicon Marsh, the country’s largest freshwater cattail wetland. Friendly FBO with complimentary refreshments and a loaner car.

EAA AirVenture Museum (OSH)

Oshkosh

Aviation’s most iconic destination. Tour the year-round EAA museum, shop the nearby outlets, and stay at a hotel you can literally taxi to.

Eagles Roost Resort (C73)

Cassville

Steps from the Cassville strip. Riverfront resort with cabins, watercraft rentals, e-bikes, and evening cruises on the Mississippi.

Edgewater Supper Club (61C)

Fort Atkinson

Historic Rock River supper club a short stroll from Fort Atkinson’s freshly paved runway. Honest food, river views, and a convenient EAA pitstop.

Ephraim-Fish Creek (3D2)

Door County

Your gateway to Door County. Airport friends group offers loaner bikes and a van. Fly in for a day trip or make it a weekend on the peninsula.

Harbor View Pub (PBH)

Phillips

Cross the street from Price County Airport and you’re at the bar. Solid pub menu and a short walk from tiedowns to table.

Jet Room Restaurant (MSN)

Madison

Ramp-side breakfast and lunch at Dane County Regional. Floor-to-ceiling windows put you right in the middle of the action while you eat.

Lake Lawn Resort (C59)

Delavan

The resort owns the airport across the road. Call ahead, land, and walk over for lakeside dining and full resort amenities.

Lakeshore Aviation (MTW)

Manitowoc

Pilot-owned FBO on Lake Michigan’s western shore. Welcoming crew, loaner car, and a plane-watching area that’s open to the public.

Launching Pad (EZS)

Shawano

Casual airport bar directly across from the field. Park on the grass, cross the road, and grab a seat with the local flying crowd.

Osceola / Watershed Café (OEO)

Osceola

Scenic St. Croix River valley a short hop from the Twin Cities. Crew car to town for farm-to-table fare, Mexican food, or a brunch train ride.

Piccadilly Lilly’s Diner (LNR)

Lone Rock

No-frills airport diner in the Driftless Area. Land at Tri-County Regional and walk straight to the counter for a burger and affordable fuel.

Prairie du Chien Municipal (PCD)

Prairie du Chien

Bluff-country airport overlooking the Mississippi. Family dining within walking distance at honest Midwest prices.

Reedsburg Restaurants (C35)

Reedsburg

A cluster of restaurants and fast-food spots practically on the taxiway. Motel and grocery store with seating also within a short walk.

Rib Mountain Inn (AUW)

Wausau

Pilot-owned lodge at the base of Granite Peak. Year-round outdoor activities from skiing to mountain biking, with cozy condo rooms and fireplaces.

Rice Lake Air Center (RPD)

Cameron

Basecamp for Barron County’s Northwoods — Blue Hills hiking, lake fishing, and scenic golf all within easy reach of the airport.

Shell Lake Airport (SSQ)

Shell Lake

Approach over the lake on runway 32 for one of the prettier finals in the state. Local eateries in town are all within walking range.

Sunset Grill (3T3)

Three Lakes

Lakeside grass strip where the grill sits at the runway’s edge. Tie down, walk over, and eat with a view of Big Stone Lake.

Timmerman Airport (MWC)

Milwaukee

Urban GA field on Milwaukee’s northwest side with a towered environment, sod runways, and an on-field restaurant. Where the EAA held its first meeting in 1953.

Vertical Illusions (DLL)

Wisconsin Dells

Fly in and get picked up for zip lines, rock climbing, and kayaking — all run by a fellow pilot just minutes from the airport.

Viroqua Restaurants (Y51)

Viroqua

Driftless Area field with both sod and paved options. Walk to downtown restaurants or borrow the courtesy car for supper in nearby Westby.

Voyager Airport Grill

Danbury

Year-round restaurant steps from a 3,500-ft lighted runway. Three meals a day plus golf, trails, and lake sunsets right on the property.

Voyager Village

Burnett County

A country club whose runway runs between the fairways. Land, stow your tiedowns, and walk to the clubhouse for lunch.

Wisconsin Aviation (RYV)

Watertown

One of the state’s friendliest FBOs with half a dozen restaurants in walking range. Loaner car, competitive fuel, and complimentary snacks.

Wisconsin Dells / Ho-Chunk (DLL)

Baraboo

Scenic approach into the Dells. The casino sends a courtesy shuttle to the FBO and has restaurants ranging from upscale to casual.

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