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Sawyer International Airport (KSAW/MQT) — Gwinn, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
09:00–00:00 UTC
Port of entry
No
Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Tower
119.975
Runways
01/19
Elevation
1,221 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KSAW
  • Name: Sawyer International Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 46.3536
  • Longitude: -87.395401
  • Elevation: 1221 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Gwinn
  • IATA Code: MQT
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Detroit
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 01/19

  • Designation: 01/19
  • Dimensions: 2765x46m
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.975 MHz
  • Ground: 121.650 MHz
  • Operations: 123.600 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 119.100 MHz
  • ATIS: 118.375 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 09:00 – 00:00
Tuesday 09:00 – 00:00
Wednesday 09:00 – 00:00
Thursday 09:00 – 00:00
Friday 09:00 – 00:00
Saturday 09:00 – 00:00
Sunday 09:00 – 00:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 906-346-3308
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Customs

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: USD 2.50/1000lbs MTOW
  • Parking Fee: USD 6/night
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Sawyer International Airport, Marquette MI. Upper Peninsula. Former USAF base.

Fuel Information

Immigration

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Former military base. Long runway (12370 ft). Heavy snow in winter.

Alternates

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

10/062
info Upcoming
AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 3NM RADIUS OF 463543.80N0873730W (16.5NM NNE M61) SFC-400FT AGL
2026-10-28 13:00 UTC 2026-10-28 22:00 UTC
10/063
info
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1322012) 462604.70N0872507.90W (5.2NM N SAW) 1352FT (250FT AGL) U/S
2026-10-27 14:12 UTC 2026-12-11 20:12 UTC
10/060
info
RWY 01 FICON 5/5/5 100 PCT WET OBS AT 2610270915.
2026-10-27 09:15 UTC 2026-10-28 09:15 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 22:55 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KSAW?
Sawyer International Airport operates from 09:00 to 00:00.
What is the tower frequency at KSAW?
The tower frequency at Sawyer International Airport is 119.975 MHz.
What fuel is available at KSAW?
The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at Sawyer International Airport. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KSAW require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KSAW located?
Sawyer International Airport (KSAW) is located in Gwinn, United States.
What is the IATA code for KSAW?
The IATA code for Sawyer International Airport is MQT.
How long is the runway at KSAW?
The main runway at Sawyer International Airport (01/19) measures 2765x46m.
Does KSAW have an ILS approach?
Yes, Sawyer International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 01/19.
Is KSAW a port of entry?
No. No customs designation in 19 CFR 122.13, 122.15 or FAA NASR. Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13.