Airports / Michigan / ARB
Ann Arbor Municipal Airport.
Ann Arbor, Michigan · 839 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
3 ratings
0
Operators based
839
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#5 / 47
Michigan airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 3 Google ratings , ranked against 47 rated MI fields.
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Willow Run Airport (YIP), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (KARB / ARB) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 839 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 ARB for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Willow Run Airport (YIP, 10 nm), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW, 17 nm), and Oakland County International Airport (PTK, 30 nm). With a single 3,505-foot paved runway, ARB can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from ARB depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Ann Arbor.
1 FBO serves KARB. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
ACE Aviation Center
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- Hangar
- Sun-Sat 07:00-21:30 (summer until 21:30, winter until 20:00)
- Unicom 123.0
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KARB
IATA
ARB
FAA / Local
ARB
Elevation
839 ft
Coordinates
42.2230° N · 83.7456° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MI fields
state range 580–1,328 ft
At 839 ft, ARB sits higher than 68% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,505 ft
- 06/243,505 ft × 75 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,505 ft
ARB's 3,505 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.
- 10nmYIPWillow Run AirportDetroit
- 17nmDTWDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County AirportDetroit
- 30nmPTKOakland County International AirportPontiac
- 32nmJXNJackson County Airport/Reynolds FieldJackson
- 35nmDETColeman A. Young Municipal AirportDetroit
- 35nmYQGWindsor International AirportWindsor
Location
Open the full mapKARB · Ann Arbor Municipal Airport · Ann Arbor, MI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ARB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 186 nm | 50m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 348 nm | 1h 13m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 391 nm | 1h 19m |
| New York (TEB) | 443 nm | 1h 26m |
| Boston (BED) | 552 nm | 1h 41m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 839 nm | 2h 21m |
| Houston (HOU) | 939 nm | 2h 35m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 950 nm | 2h 37m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ARB?
- Ann Arbor Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 3,505 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 ARB?
- Ann Arbor Municipal Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,505 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Ann Arbor Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves ARB: ACE Aviation Center. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to ARB?
- The closest alternate is Willow Run Airport (YIP), about 10 nm away, followed by Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) at 17 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ARB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 13m (348 nm), Nashville about 1h 19m (391 nm), New York about 1h 26m (443 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.