APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) — This week is the busiest for incoming and outgoing flights associated with spring break 2025 at Appleton International Airport (ATW).
The number of inbound and outbound flights is up 24% from 2024 and airlines serving the airport have 26% more seats this year than last year.
Florida and Arizona destinations top all flights with more than 7,000 seats available to destinations including nonstop flights to Fort Myers, St. Petersburg, Fort Lauderdale/Miami, Orlando, Sarasota, Phoenix, and Mesa.
“We have more people choosing to fly out of Appleton because our carriers are investing in more nonstop routes to popular destinations,” said Hollie Foley, marketing and brand manager for the airport. “This year, we have more flights to and from Florida and Arizona than we’ve ever had in the history of the airport.”
From March 23-30, 203 flights will take off or land at the airport.
Foley adds that more regional travelers are choosing the Appleton airport because of convenience.
“With our Express services, you can park your car at the airport’s front door with Express Park, we even have an express coat check so you can leave your parka in Appleton and head to warm weather.”
ATW staff has a goal of getting travelers from curb to gate in 15 minutes or less.
The Appleton Airport is served by American, Delta, and United airlines and is the only Wisconsin airport served by Allegiant Airlines. Together the carriers offer 19 nonstop routes from Appleton to include:
- Phoenix/Mesa, AZ
- Phoenix, AZ
- Savannah, GA
- Nashville, TN
- Flights to Florida include Ft. Lauderdale/Miami, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Sarasota/Bradenton, Ft. Meyers/Punta Gorda, Orlando/Sanford
- Atlanta, GA
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
- Detroit, MI
- Denver, CO
- Dallas, TX (DFW)
- Portland, OR
- New York/Newark
- Las Vegas, NV
