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Appleton, Wisconsin

Appleton is a city, and the county seat of Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States, with small portions extending into Calumet and Winnebago counties. Located on the Fox River north of Lake Winnebago, it is 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Green Bay and 100 miles (160 km) north of Milwaukee.

Type CityPopulation 75,644Metro Area Population 243,147

Why go

  • City in Wisconsin, United States.
  • Served by Clintonville Municipal Airport (CLI).

History

Appleton is a city, and the county seat of Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States, with small portions extending into Calumet and Winnebago counties. Located on the Fox River north of Lake Winnebago, it is 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Green Bay and 100 miles (160 km) north of Milwaukee. The city had a population of 75,644 at the 2020 census, making it the sixth-most populous city in Wisconsin. The Appleton metropolitan statistical area had 243,147 residents. Appleton is part of the broader Fox Cities region.

Airports

Appleton International Airport (ATW) 5.2 mi to the centre
W6390 Challenger Dr, Appleton, WI 54914 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines…) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Las Vegas, Mesa… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 7 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) 21 mi to the centre
2077 Airport Dr, Green Bay, WI 54313 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (Delta Air Lines, Air France, American Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines…) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 4 direct destinations
  • Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, A319, A320, CRJ-700, CRJ) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit, Minneapolis*
  • Air France AF (CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
  • American Airlines AA (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Chicago*
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-900, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
  • United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
  • US Airways US (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Chicago*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) 20 mi to the centre
Oshkosh, WI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Clintonville Municipal Airport (CLI) 29 mi to the centre
Clintonville, WI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Rocket City Airport 10 mi to the centre
Hortonville, WI, US
Outdoor
Black Otter Airport 11 mi to the centre
Hortonville, WI, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Clintonville Municipal Airport (CLI); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ATW has direct flights to 7 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Las Vegas, Mesa…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Appleton, Wisconsin. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

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Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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