Why go
- City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, US.
- Served by Merrill Municipal Airport (RRL).
History
Wausau is a city in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. It is located on the Wisconsin River in central Wisconsin and had a population of 39,994 at the 2020 census. The Wausau metropolitan statistical area, consisting solely of Marathon County, had a population of 138,013.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 2 routes: Detroit*, Minneapolis*
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) · 1 route: Chicago*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, ERD) · 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.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Merrill Municipal Airport (RRL); 20 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CWA has direct flights to 3 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wausau, Wisconsin. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.