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Winona, Minnesota

Winona is a city in and the county seat of Winona County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 25,948 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 25,948

Why go

  • City in Minnesota, United States.
  • Served by Winona Municipal Airport Max Conrad Field (ONA).

History

Winona is a city in and the county seat of Winona County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 25,948 at the 2020 census. Located in bluff country, otherwise known as the Driftless Area on the Mississippi River, its most noticeable physical landmark is Sugar Loaf. Winona is the home of Winona State University, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Marine Art Museum.

Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) 24 mi to the centre
La Crosse, WI, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways) Β· direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Chicago, Minneapolis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) Β· 1 route: Chicago*
  • Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) Β· 1 route: Minneapolis*
  • US Airways US (ERJ-145, ERD) Β· 1 route: Chicago*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Winona Municipal Airport Max Conrad Field (ONA) 2.8 mi to the centre
Winona, MN, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Schubert Airstrip 12 mi to the centre
Centerville, WI, US
Outdoor
Haeuser Airport 16 mi to the centre
Buffalo City, WI, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Winona Municipal Airport Max Conrad Field (ONA); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Winona, Minnesota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit Β· Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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