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Marquette County MQT Airport Overview

Sawyer International Airport MQT serves Michigan's Upper Peninsula. To pay tribute to local aviation history, the airport features an Aviation Wall of Fame that honors area residents who made significant contributions in the field of flight. It includes a memorial display case for aeronautical engineer Clarence Kelly Johnson who designed many cutting-edge military planes like the high-flying U-2 reconnaissance plane. 

The Airport is located between the cities of Marquette and Gwinn, and is situated between Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. The Airport is accessible via State Hwy 41 (take exit to 94 West).

With an estimated 95,000 passengers in 2011, Sawyer International Airport is currently served by Delta (800-221-1212) and American Eagle (800-433-7300)  to some major U.S. hubs, offering worldwide connections.

The passenger terminal at Sawyer International Airport with high ceilings is spacious and airy, with comfortable seating and carpeting, clean and large restrooms, and offers the following amenities: Free WiFi access; the 'Touch N' Go' food concessionaire, vending machines, an ATM machine, free baggage carts, a U.S. mailbox, telephones (incl. TDD), and television.  Rental car counters in the arrivals area  are open 8am-midnight.

Parking options at Sawyer International Airport: The parking lot is across the terminal, with the first two hours free, the long-term parking lot charges a flat daily rate, regardless of how many hours you parked.  When entering the parking lot you receive a ticket which you will need later when you are ready to pay.  Pay machines are located inside the passenger terminal and takes cash, credit & debit cards; you can also use the outdoor pay station, one of which does not take cash, so choose the right lane. For more parking information you can call 906-346-3308, ext. 220.

To get from Sawyer International Airport to your destination, you can rent a car, take a taxi or take the hourly Marq-Tran bus (Tel: 906-225-1112) , which offers hourly trips to Marquette or Gwinn Mon-Sat. If you are in the mood for gambling, you can take the casino shuttle to Ojibwa Casino in Marquette (Tel: 888-560-9905).



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Marquette County MQT Airport Update History

  • Updated MQT Airports page - Apr 26, 2013
  • Updated MQT Food & Stores page - Apr 26, 2013
  • Updated MQT Parking On site page - Apr 2, 2013
  • Updated MQT Direct Flights page - Mar 26, 2013
  • Updated MQT Airport Intro page - Jan 12, 2013
  • Updated MQT Lost Found page - Jan 12, 2013