Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Private charter · Lake Geneva, WI

Private charter to & from Lake Geneva

Fly private to Lake Geneva for Gilded Age lake estates, resort golf, a historic shore path and easy weekends near Chicago

  • XES
  • ENW
  • KBUU
  • KC59
  • K57C
  • KC81

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Lake Geneva has been a summer retreat for wealthy Chicago families since the late 19th century, when the Wrigleys, Schwinns and other industrialists built grand estates along the shore of Geneva Lake. Many of those homes still stand, and the lake remains a place of second homes, wooden boats, yacht clubs and resorts. The town of Lake Geneva has a walkable downtown of shops and restaurants along the water, and the nearby villages of Williams Bay and Fontana ring the rest of the lake.

Lake Geneva sits just north of the Illinois line, about 80 miles from downtown Chicago, but Friday afternoon traffic can easily stretch the drive to two hours or more. The Grand Geneva Resort has its own airport a few miles from town, and other nearby airfields serve Burlington and Delavan, so a private flight lands you minutes from the lake. Visitors walk the shore path past historic estates, ride the mail boat, play golf at the area resorts, visit Yerkes Observatory and spend winter weekends skiing, skating and warming up by the fire.

Airports

Charter to and from Lake Geneva airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Lake Geneva, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • XES

    Regional airport

    Grand Geneva Resort Airport

    Lake Geneva

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    4,100 ft

  • ENW

    Commercial airport

    Kenosha Regional Airport

    Kenosha · KENW

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    6,600 ft

  • KBUU

    Regional airport

    Burlington Municipal Airport

    Burlington

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    4,300 ft

  • KC59

    Regional airport

    Lake Lawn Airport

    Delavan

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    4,423 ft

  • K57C

    Regional airport

    East Troy Municipal Airport

    East Troy

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    3,900 ft

  • KC81

    Regional airport

    Campbell Airport

    Grayslake

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    3,270 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Lake Geneva

When to go. Summer is peak season in Lake Geneva, with boating, beaches and mail boat tours from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Fall brings lovely color around the lake and quieter weekends. In winter, the town hosts Winterfest in early February, built around the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition, and nearby resorts offer skiing. Summer weekends and holidays book up early, so reserve lodging well in advance.

  1. 01

    Geneva Lake Shore Path

    A public footpath circles the entire lake, roughly 20 miles, passing directly in front of historic estates, boathouses and gardens. Many walkers tackle a short section between towns.

  2. 02

    Lake Geneva Cruise Line Mailboat Tour

    Mail jumpers leap from the moving boat to the piers to deliver mail during this classic summer cruise, which also points out the lake’s mansions and their history.

  3. 03

    Black Point Estate

    This preserved 1888 Queen Anne summer home of a Chicago brewer is a state historic site, reached by boat tour from downtown Lake Geneva.

  4. 04

    Yerkes Observatory

    In Williams Bay, this landmark observatory houses the world’s largest refracting telescope, built in the 1890s, and offers public tours and evening programs.

  5. 05

    Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

    Just east of town, this large resort offers championship golf, a spa, a small ski hill and its own airstrip for guests who fly in.

  6. 06

    Big Foot Beach State Park

    Just south of downtown, this park has a swimming beach on Geneva Lake, a lagoon for paddling and wooded trails for walking.

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Flying private in Lake Geneva

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Lake Geneva?

Littlebird flies in and out of Grand Geneva Resort Airport (XES), Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW), Burlington Municipal Airport (KBUU), Lake Lawn Airport (KC59), East Troy Municipal Airport (K57C), and Campbell Airport (KC81). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Lake Geneva?

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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Lake Geneva?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Lake Geneva?

Popular trips include Des Moines (about 1 hr 35 min), Detroit (about 1 hr 35 min), Minneapolis (about 1 hr 40 min), and Grand Rapids (about 50 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Lake Geneva, WI safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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