Prentice Airport (PRW)

Prentice Airport (PRW), designated by the FAA as 5N2, is a small municipal general aviation facility serving the village of Prentice and Price County in northern Wisconsin. The airport functions as a basic regional landing ground and does not feature a formal commercial passenger terminal building or staffed administrative offices. It acts as a critical infrastructure link for the surrounding rural communities, primarily supporting private pilots, recreational flyers, and essential transport for the local logging and industrial sectors. Facilities at the airstrip are extremely minimal, reflecting its status as a generally unattended rural airfield. The terminal area provides a basic sheltered waiting lounge and pilot facilities for flight planning, but lacks modern commercial amenities such as retail shops, full-service restaurants, or on-site refueling services. Travelers and pilots are advised to be completely self-sufficient and to handle all logistical needs, including food and fuel, at nearby hubs like Phillips (PBH) or Medford prior to arrival at the field. The airfield features a single 3,134-foot asphalt runway (09/27) equipped with pilot-controlled Medium Intensity Runway Lights (MIRL) activated via the CTAF frequency. Ground transportation to central Prentice, located approximately 1 mile to the west, is informal, with no dedicated taxi or rental services stationed on-site; visitors typically arrange private vehicle pickups or utilize local community networks. The airport's strategic location near the intersection of Highway 8 and Highway 13 makes it a convenient starting point for general aviation travelers exploring the vast recreational forests of northern Wisconsin.