Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field

Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field Waukesha County Airport is also known as Crites Field. The busiest general aviation airport in Wisconsin, our tower is open from 6 am to 9 pm daily.

Waukesha County Airport is full-service airport open 24/7 and located conveniently just 20 minutes from Milwaukee, in the heart of one of Wisconsin’s fastest growing communities. More than 50 businesses regularly use the airport for corporate travel, either on their own aircraft or via charter and other air transport services. Nearly half of the airport’s 238 aircraft owners use their airplanes fo

r both business and recreational purposes. The airport features runways long enough for nearly all corporate aircraft and an approach lighting system and instrument landing system that enables aircraft to land in inclement weather. Airport-based businesses provide aircraft and avionics maintenance services, flight training, charter and various other services to support local aircraft requirements. The Waukesha County Airport provides nearly 1,000 jobs resulting in more than $24 million in wages and payroll, and is credited with providing nearly $81 million in sales for the organizations that use it for aviation, and the companies that provide goods and services to them.

WARBIRD FANS, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU.June 12, 11am-1:30pm, Terminal Building. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FAMILY FRIENDLY.AVIATION E...
06/11/2026

WARBIRD FANS, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU.

June 12, 11am-1:30pm, Terminal Building.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FAMILY FRIENDLY.
AVIATION ENTHUSIASTS.

This Friday, Waukesha County Airport will be hosting Operation Cheddar Flag, a formation training clinic that brings together warbird pilots from around the world to practice and maintain proficiency ahead of their appearances at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

Throughout the day, pilots will be conducting formation training flights as part of the clinic. Between training missions, more than 20 historic warbirds are expected to be parked on display right next to the Food Truck Friday area, giving visitors a unique opportunity to see these incredible aircraft up close.

From classic military trainers and observation aircraft to rare warbirds, the ramp will be filled with aviation history while you enjoy great food from this week's food truck lineup.

Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, photographer, history buff, or just looking for something rare this Friday, this will be one of the most exciting Food Truck Fridays of the season.

✈️ 20+ warbirds on display
🍔 Great food from local food trucks
📸 Unique aircraft viewing opportunities
🌧️ Rain or shine

Enjoy lunch and get a behind-the-scenes look at the aircraft and pilots preparing for one of aviation's biggest events of the year, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

Featured Food Trucks: Marco Pollo/ Phoenix Mobile Grill/ Big John's Burger
Non-Profits: Greater Milwaukee El Sistema
Sponsor: Spring City Aviation
Plus: “Operation Cheddar Flag” JLFC Formation Clinic and Oshkosh Airshow Training and Practice

06/10/2026
Waukesha is currently under a severe thunderstorm warning and we’re buttoning down the hatches.
06/10/2026

Waukesha is currently under a severe thunderstorm warning and we’re buttoning down the hatches.

Food Truck Friday is happening now, join us! The weather is lifting and there’s plenty of yummy food!
06/05/2026

Food Truck Friday is happening now, join us! The weather is lifting and there’s plenty of yummy food!

This week’s lineup is bringing serious flavor to the airport ramp — fully loaded baked potatoes, authentic Mexican, and ...
06/04/2026

This week’s lineup is bringing serious flavor to the airport ramp — fully loaded baked potatoes, authentic Mexican, and deep-fried Wisconsin cheese curds that every true Wisconsinite will appreciate!

And remember — Food Truck Friday happens rain or shine! The food, planes, and community fun are still cleared for takeoff.

This Week's Featured Food Trucks & Non Profit
• Baked N' Loaded Spud Wagon
• Romero's Taco Truck
• Curd Girl
Non-Profit: Civil Air Patrol

This week generously sponsored by Cirrus Aircraft & Capital Flight

https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/public-works/airport/airport-events/

Food Truck Friday Returns This Friday – Celebrating 10 Years at Waukesha County Airport! Come start the season with us!F...
05/28/2026

Food Truck Friday Returns This Friday – Celebrating 10 Years at Waukesha County Airport! Come start the season with us!

Food Truck Friday is back for the 2026 season — and this year we’re celebrating 10 years of great food and community! Its become a summertime tradition, bringing together aviation enthusiasts, local businesses, families, and the community. We’re excited to kick off another great season and celebrate this milestone year with all of you!

This Week's Featured Food Trucks & Non Profit
• Double B’s BBQ
• Clean Cruisine
• Rose Mob Grill
• Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame (WAHF)

This week generously sponsored by Droegkamp Aviation.

Whether you’re craving BBQ, comfort food, or something fresh off the grill, there’s something for everyone.

05/26/2026

Filmed from the eventual threshold of Runway 10.

Construction conga line. 🚧
05/19/2026

Construction conga line. 🚧

05/15/2026

Satisfying airfield maintenance footage. Crews applying crack seal on Runway 18/36 to help protect and preserve the pavement surface.

Behind every safe landing is a team putting in the work. Crack sealing operations were completed this week on Runway 18/...
05/15/2026

Behind every safe landing is a team putting in the work. Crack sealing operations were completed this week on Runway 18/36 to help preserve the life of the runway and our airfield infrastructure.

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2525 Aviation Road
Waukesha, WI
53188

Telephone

+12625215250

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