Governor Walker approves more than $96,000 project at Manitowish Waters Airport

July 26, 2012

Governor Scott Walker approved a $96,524 project for pavement reconstruction at the Manitowish Waters Airport in Vilas County.

Craig Butler, airport project manager with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), said the project will replace a paved ramp at the airport. The reconstruction will reduce the annual maintenance cost and provide a safer area for aircraft.

Funding Breakdown

• State = $2,412
• Town of Manitowish Waters = $2,414
• Federal Aviation Administration = $91,698

Manitowish Waters Airport has two runways. Its paved runway is 3,500 feet, while its turf runway is 3,300 feet.

For more information, contact:
Airport Project Manager Craig Butler, WisDOT
(608) 266-2729, craig.butler@dot.wi.gov