The East Troy Municipal Airport, located in East Troy, Wisconsin, USA, is a small, public-use airport with a single runway that services general aviation flights. The airport was established in the 1970s, initially as a private airfield and was later taken over by the village of East Troy in 1980. The East Troy Municipal Airport is owned and operated by the village of East Troy, and is one of the few remaining public-use airports in the state of Wisconsin.

The airport is often referred to by its special name, “The Gateway to the Kettle Moraine”, which was chosen in reference to its proximity to the Kettle Moraine State Forest. The Kettle Moraine is a heavily wooded area of Wisconsin that is popular among hikers, bikers, and outdoor adventurers alike. The airport’s name was chosen to honor the area’s natural beauty and to emphasize the airport’s role as a gateway to the forest.

The airport’s three-letter airport code, 57C, is derived from the nearby town of East Troy’s zip code. The airport code is also a reference to the nearby Kettle Moraine State Forest, as “KM” are the initials of the forest’s full name.

The East Troy Municipal Airport currently serves between 3-8 flights per day, depending on the season. The airport primarily serves light aircraft, but occasionally larger aircraft can be seen on the runway. The airport’s primary carrier is AirTran Airways, which provides a daily flight to and from Milwaukee. AirTran also offers seasonal flights to and from Madison, Wisconsin. The airport is also served by private charter services and provides tie-down and hangar space for aircraft owners.

The East Troy Municipal Airport is an important part of the local community, providing a convenient way for residents to get to and from the nearby cities. The airport is also popular with recreational pilots and sightseers, who take advantage of the airport’s unobstructed views of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. The airport is a safe and reliable source of transportation for residents of East Troy, and its location in the beautiful Kettle Moraine makes it an attractive destination for pilots and sightseers alike.