Airports / Michigan / BIV
West Michigan Regl Airport.
Holland, Michigan · 699 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KBIV
IATA BIV
0
Operators based
699
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
Muskegon County Airport (MKG), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
West Michigan Regl Airport (KBIV / BIV) is a general aviation field serving Holland, Michigan. The airport sits 699 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 BIV for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Muskegon County Airport (MKG, 26 nm), Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR, 27 nm), and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO, 39 nm). With a single 6,002-foot paved runway, BIV can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BIV depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Holland.
1 FBO serves KBIV. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Avflight Holland
Your FBO? Claim it, freeTyler VandenBrand General Manager +1 608 469 0499 tvandenbrand@avflight.com
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 0600-2100, Sat-Sun 0700-2100
- Unicom 123.05
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KBIV
IATA
BIV
FAA / Local
KBIV
Elevation
699 ft
Coordinates
42.7427° N · 86.1078° 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 699 ft, BIV sits lower than 55% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,002 ft
- 086,002 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,002 ft
BIV's 6,002 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 26nmMKGMuskegon County AirportMuskegon
- 27nmGRRGerald R. Ford International AirportGrand Rapids
- 39nmAZOKalamazoo/Battle Creek International AirportKalamazoo
- 46nmBTLBattle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg FieldBattle Creek
- 63nmSBNSouth Bend International AirportSouth Bend
- 67nmLANCapital Region International AirportLansing
Location
Open the full mapKBIV · West Michigan Regl Airport · Holland, MI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BIV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 398 nm | 1h 20m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 454 nm | 1h 27m |
| New York (TEB) | 551 nm | 1h 41m |
| Boston (BED) | 654 nm | 1h 55m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 781 nm | 2h 13m |
| Denver (DEN) | 853 nm | 2h 23m |
| Houston (HOU) | 902 nm | 2h 30m |
| Austin (AUS) | 935 nm | 2h 34m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BIV?
- West Michigan Regl Airport's longest paved runway is 6,002 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 BIV?
- West Michigan Regl Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,002 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at West Michigan Regl Airport?
- One FBO serves BIV: Avflight Holland. 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 BIV?
- The closest alternate is Muskegon County Airport (MKG), about 26 nm away, followed by Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) at 27 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BIV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 20m (398 nm), Washington DC about 1h 27m (454 nm), New York about 1h 41m (551 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.