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KSAW

Marquette/Sawyer International Airport · Gwinn

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,221 ft / 372 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.97 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
01/19 · 12,370 ft · PEMLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (KSAW), located in Gwinn, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,221 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Marquette/Sawyer International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KSAW / MQT
Municipality
Gwinn
Country
Region
US-MI — Michigan
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,221 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,370 ft / 3,770 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 9° / 189°
RWY 01 (9°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: SOU | CRS: 13°
RWY 19 (189°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AWOS AWOS 3
118.38 MHz
CNTR MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
119.10 MHz
CTAF CTAF
119.97 MHz
GND GND
121.65 MHz
RDO GREEN BAY RDO
123.60 MHz
TWR TWR
119.97 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.70 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026