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This is a list of airports in Michigan (a U.S. state), grouped by type and sorted by location.It contains all public-use and military airports in the state. Some private-use and former airports may be included where notable, such as airports that were previously public-use, those with commercial enplanements recorded by the FAA, or airports assigned an IATA airport code.
From July 1988 through September 1993, Southwest Airlines served the airport with 10 to 13 daily flights. [5] [6] Chautauqua Airlines served the airport but ceased service less than a year later. [7] Spirit Airlines planned to fly McDonnell-Douglas DC-9s to DET in 1995, but never began service. [8]
As of November 2023, Southwest Airlines has scheduled flights to over 100 destinations [1] in 42 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, the newest being Syracuse, New York on November 14, 2021. However, service to the city ended in 2024.
Southwest Michigan Regional Airport covers an area of 485 acres (196 ha) at an elevation of 649 feet (198 m) above mean sea level.It has two asphalt paved runways: 10/28 is 6,005 by 100 feet (1,830 x 30 m); 14/32 is 3,661 by 100 feet (1,116 x 30 m) [1]
The airport has a fixed-base operator that sells avgas. Other services such as general maintenance, courtesy and rental cars, and a crew lounge are available. [ 7 ] The airport is used for primarily for general aviation and currently has flight training, through either Sparta Aviation Services or the West Michigan Flight Academy.
Southwest is also adding the ability to list for standby online or on its app. The option to request standby at the airport will remain. Southwest's updated fare benefits explanation chart.
The facility opened as the Kent County Airport and later became Kent County International Airport. In December 1999, the airport was renamed for Gerald R. Ford, the 40th Vice President and the 38th President of the United States. Ford represented the Grand Rapids area in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1973.
Gogebic–Iron County Airport covers an area of 1,180 acres (478 ha) at an elevation of 1,230 feet (375 m) above mean sea level.It has one runway designated 9/27 with an asphalt surface measuring 6,502 by 100 feet (1,982 by 30 m), with approved ILS, GPS and VOR/DME approaches. [1]