Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport - GRB Wisconsin
Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB), Wisconsin, US was named after Lt. Col. Austin Straubel. He lost his life in service in February 1942, having been part of the US Army Air Corps for 13 years. The name of the airport was officially changed in August 2016. Often referred to as “The Gateway to Lambeau”, it is one of the airports used primarily for getting to Lambeau Field.
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Owned by Brown County and operated by Brown County Airport Department, Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport is part of the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2019-2023 of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). As a non-hub primary commercial service facility, it serves commercial flights and general aviation. The airport has two (2) runways measuring 8,700-foot long and 7,700-foot long, respectively. Sitting on a 2,441-acre land, it has two (2) concourses with six (6) gates each. Currently, it is the fourth busiest commercial airport in Wisconsin in terms of passenger traffic. As of October 2019, there are 130 aircrafts based at the airport— 86 single-engine aircrafts, 24 multi-engine aircrafts, 18 jets, one (1) helicopter, and one (1) ultra-light aircraft. Nearby cities include Howard, De Pere, and Green Bay.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a lot of affordable hotels surrounding Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport. These include Hotel J Green Bay and Fairfield Inn by Marriott Green Bay. Both hotels are located less than 3 miles from the airport and offer its guests restful rooms and quality facilities.
The nearest airport to GRB Airport is Appleton International Airport, which is also considered as a popular gateway to Lambeau Field.
