Chippewa Valley Regional (KEAU), Wisconsin
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (KEAU) serves Eau Claire, Wisconsin, with a towered field offering both 100LL and Jet A fuel for transient piston and turbine traffic. The airport sits roughly 73 nautical miles from its metro area and handles a mix of general aviation and business aviation operations, with FAA TFMSC data reporting 3,735 business aviation operations against 7,130 total operations in 2025.
Runways
Chippewa Valley Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 04/22, is 8,101 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Chippewa Valley Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 9pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Chippewa Valley Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (KSTP), 67 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Chippewa Valley Regional recorded 3,735 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at KEAU concentrates in the late summer and early fall months, peaking in September according to 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 395 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Chippewa Valley Regional averages 4.2 days above 90°F in July, 30.6 freeze days in January and 3.9 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.8°F, and January the coldest, at 23.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Chippewa Valley Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, the high-intensity runway lights on Runway 04/22 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the MALSR on Runway 22, REIL on Runway 4, HIRL on Runway 04/22, REIL on Runway 14, PAPI on Runways 14 and 32, and MIRL on Runway 14/32, use CTAF.
A road is located 140 feet from the runway end, 481 feet left of centerline.
PAPI on Runway 04 and 22 operates continuously.
The approach ratio is 50:1 at the displaced threshold.
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 420/R/C/W/T
PCR VALUE: 190/R/C/W/T
Airport conditions are unmonitored between 2200 and 0500.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
All general aviation aircraft park at the FBO.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Chippewa Valley Regional has five airfields within 44 NM. The closest is Menomonie Municipal / Score Field (KLUM), 16.40 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways does KEAU have?
Chippewa Valley Regional (KEAU) operates two paved concrete runways. Runway 04/22 is the primary strip at 8,101 feet long and 150 feet wide, supporting the field's business jet and larger turbine traffic. Runway 14/32 measures 5,000 feet long and 100 feet wide. Both are concrete surfaces suitable for a range of piston and jet aircraft. The airport is towered, with an attendance schedule of 0700 to 2100 local daily.
Is fuel available at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport?
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (KEAU) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The airport is publicly used and towered, with staffed hours running 0700 to 2100 daily according to the attendance schedule. Business aviation traffic accounts for a substantial share of annual operations, with 3,735 bizav operations recorded against a 2025 total of 7,130 operations per FAA TFMSC data. This mix supports both piston and turbine fueling needs for transient traffic.
How do pilots handle customs at KEAU?
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (KEAU) has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at KSTP, located approximately 67.16 nautical miles away. Flight crews arriving from international points must plan a stop at that facility or another customs-equipped airport before proceeding to KEAU. Dispatchers should factor this distance into routing and fuel planning for any inbound flight requiring customs clearance.
What are the lighting arrangements when the tower is closed at KEAU?
At Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (KEAU), when the airport traffic control tower is closed, the high-intensity runway lights on Runway 04/22 are preset to low intensity. Pilots can increase intensity and activate the MALSR on Runway 22 via CTAF. Runway 4 has REIL, and Runway 14 also has REIL. PAPI systems serve Runways 14 and 32, and MIRL covers Runway 14/32, all controllable through CTAF after hours.
When is KEAU's traffic busiest and are there wildlife concerns?
Business aviation traffic at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (KEAU) concentrates in the warmer months, with September showing the highest monthly bizav count at 395 operations in 2025 FAA TFMSC data, compared to lows around 225 in February. Crews should also note that deer and birds are reported on and in the vicinity of the airport, a factor relevant to runway inspections and approach and departure planning, particularly during low-light hours.