Airports / Michigan / NLE
Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport.
Niles, Michigan · 750 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
15 ratings
0
Operators based
750
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#22 / 47
Michigan airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 15 Google ratings , ranked against 47 rated MI fields.
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
South Bend International Airport (SBN), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Niles, Michigan, Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 750 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into NLE for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are South Bend International Airport (SBN, 9 nm), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 28 nm), and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO, 38 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 4,100-foot paved runway, NLE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from NLE depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Niles.
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Field capability
ICAO
K3TR
IATA
NLE
FAA / Local
3TR
Elevation
750 ft
Coordinates
41.8359° N · 86.2252° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MI fields
state range 580–1,328 ft
At 750 ft, NLE sits higher than 53% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,100 ft
- 14/324,100 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03/213,315 ft × 50 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,100 ft
NLE's 4,100 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 9nmSBNSouth Bend International AirportSouth Bend
- 28nmMGCMichigan City Municipal AirportMichigan City
- 38nmAZOKalamazoo/Battle Creek International AirportKalamazoo
- 42nmVPZPorter County Municipal AirportValparaiso
- 52nmBTLBattle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg FieldBattle Creek
- 55nmGYYGary Chicago International AirportGary
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NLE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 344 nm | 1h 12m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 437 nm | 1h 25m |
| New York (TEB) | 551 nm | 1h 41m |
| Boston (BED) | 665 nm | 1h 57m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 739 nm | 2h 7m |
| Denver (DEN) | 845 nm | 2h 22m |
| Houston (HOU) | 853 nm | 2h 23m |
| Austin (AUS) | 891 nm | 2h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NLE?
- Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport's longest paved runway is 4,100 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at NLE?
- Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,100 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NLE?
- The closest alternate is South Bend International Airport (SBN), about 9 nm away, followed by Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC) at 28 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NLE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 12m (344 nm), Washington DC about 1h 25m (437 nm), New York about 1h 41m (551 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.