Marquette Airlines
The airport that services Marquette, Mich., is Sawyer International Airport. Two airlines have daily flights to Detroit, Minneapolis, Green Bay, Wis., Milwaukee, Wis.; and Chicago. The airport is located between the Upper Peninsula cities of Gwinn and Marquette at the location of the former K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base.
The airport is about a 25-minute drive from Marquette. Car rentals, bus shuttles and private taxi services are available for transportation to and from the airport, but should be reserved in advance. Coaches, athletes and officials competing at the 2010 USA Weightlifting National Championships will have transportation already arranged to and from the official event hotel. Refer to the athlete/coaches/officials transportation page.
The Airlines
For information about arrivals/departures, parking and ground transportation at Sawyer International Airport, go to www.sawyerairport.com.
Mesaba Airlines / The Delta Connection
Ticket Counter: 906-346-6471
Reservations: 800-225-2525 / 800-221-1212
Mesaba Airlines / The Delta Connection is a regional airline, affiliate of Northwest Airlines - www.nwa.com or www.delta.com.
Destinations:
- Detroit (three daily flights)
- Detroit (except Saturday)
- Minneapolis (one daily flight)
NWA recommends getting to the airport at least 90-minutes prior to departure.
American Eagle Airlines
Reservations: 800-433-7300
Lost Luggage: 800-535-5225
American Eagle is an affiliate of American Airlines - www.aa.com.
Destinations:
- Chicago via Milwaukee, Wis. (Daily)
Alternative Airports
If you experience trouble getting into the Sawyer Airport, you can check on flights into the following airports. Both are approximately a 3-hour drive to Marquette. Competitors, coaches and officials, please note that it will be the responsibility of the participants to get ground transportation service from the airports below to Marquette.
Sault Ste, Marie, Ontario, Canada
(Note: A passport is required to enter the United States.)
Flight Service: 1-800-463-6377
Austin Straubel Airport (GRB)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
