Coast Guard Locks Down Wisconsin River for Wausau Air Show Safety
Published Date: 6/20/2025
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Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on the Wisconsin River in Wausau during the Wings Over Wausau Air Show. This means boats and people can’t enter the area unless they get special permission, keeping everyone safe from air show hazards. If you’re boating nearby, watch for this rule during the event to avoid trouble.
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Temporary no‑entry safety zone
The Coast Guard is creating a temporary safety zone on the Wisconsin River in Wausau during the Wings Over Wausau Air Show. Boats and people may not enter the marked zone while the rule is in effect to protect against hazards from aircraft.
Entry allowed only with authorization
You may only enter the safety zone on the Wisconsin River in Wausau if you get specific permission from the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan. Without that authorization, vessels and people are prohibited from entering the zone.
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