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| Green Bay–Austin Straubel International Airport | |
|---|---|
| Name | Green Bay–Austin Straubel International Airport |
| Iata | GRB |
| Icao | KGRB |
| Type | Public |
| Owner | Brown County |
| City-served | Green Bay, Wisconsin |
| Location | Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin |
| Elevation-f | 677 |
Green Bay–Austin Straubel International Airport is a public airport serving Green Bay, Wisconsin and the Fox Cities. Located in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin in Brown County, Wisconsin, it functions as a regional hub connecting northeastern Wisconsin to national networks. The airport supports commercial service, general aviation, and military operations, and is named for Austin Straubel, an Army Air Forces aviator and local figure.
The airport opened in the 1920s as a municipal field serving Green Bay and expanded through the Great Depression and World War II, when airfields across the United States saw growth tied to Army Air Forces training needs and the Civil Aeronautics Authority. Postwar commercial service began with carriers such as American Airlines, Northwest Airlines, and Trans World Airlines (TWA), reflecting broader trends in air travel expansion driven by aircraft like the Douglas DC-3 and later the Boeing 737. The facility was renamed for Austin Straubel, who served with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and was awarded posthumous recognition. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries the airport underwent terminal renovations and runway improvements influenced by federal programs administered by the Federal Aviation Administration and funding from the Department of Transportation (United States). Regional airline shifts involved Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and low-cost entrants such as Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines in response to deregulation trends following the Airline Deregulation Act. The airport has also hosted Air National Guard units and military charters supporting operations associated with Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The field includes multiple runways surfaced with asphalt and concrete meeting standards from the Federal Aviation Administration. Primary runway dimensions accommodate narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family, while parallel taxiways, an instrument landing system (ILS), and lighting meet Category I approach requirements. The passenger terminal comprises ticketing, security screening aligned with the Transportation Security Administration, gates served by jetbridges and ground boarding, concession areas featuring regional retailers, and a rental car facility affiliated with companies like Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Avis Budget Group. Fixed-base operators provide services to general aviation, corporate flights, and maintenance supported by providers similar to Signature Flight Support. Air traffic control services are coordinated via the local tower with clearance coordination to Chicago Center and Milwaukee approach sectors. Groundside infrastructure includes parking facilities, access roads tied to Interstate 43 and U.S. Route 41, and intermodal connections near freight corridors used by Canadian National Railway and Wisconsin and Southern Railroad.
Commercial airlines serving the airport have included legacy and low-cost carriers connecting to hubs such as Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Denver International Airport, and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Carriers operating scheduled service at times have featured Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Destinations historically and seasonally linked to the airport encompass major domestic markets including Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, Denver, Atlanta, Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, and holiday charters to leisure gateways such as Orlando International Airport and Las Vegas McCarran International Airport during peak travel periods.
Passenger enplanements and total passenger traffic have fluctuated with national trends, showing growth in periods of economic expansion and declines during events like the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Aircraft operations include a mix of commercial scheduled flights, general aviation, air taxi services, and military operations; annual operations and passenger counts are tracked in airport master planning documents used by Federal Aviation Administration grant programs. Cargo throughput handled via belly cargo on passenger aircraft and dedicated freighters ties into regional supply chains supporting companies headquartered in Green Bay and the Fox River Valley, including industries related to meatpacking and manufacturing.
Access to the airport is provided via local arterial roads connecting to Interstate 43 and U.S. Route 41, with shuttle and taxi services linking to downtown Green Bay and suburban communities. Public transit connections have been operated in partnership with the Green Bay Metro system, and private shuttles serve venues such as Lambeau Field for events involving the Green Bay Packers. Car rental, rideshare services including Uber and Lyft, and limousine operators support broader connectivity to Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and regional business centers.
The airport's operational history includes incidents typical of regional airports, involving general aviation mishaps and occasional commercial diversions during severe weather events influenced by Lake Michigan effects and Nor'easter-like systems. Investigations into accidents have been conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board with coordination from the Federal Aviation Administration and local emergency services. Notable historical incidents have informed subsequent safety upgrades, runway improvements, and emergency response planning consistent with recommendations from national aviation authorities.
Category:Airports in Wisconsin Category:Buildings and structures in Brown County, Wisconsin