Airports / Michigan / TZC
Tuscola Area Airport.
Caro, Michigan · 701 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
5 ratings
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Operators based
701
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#4 / 47
Michigan airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 5 Google ratings , ranked against 47 rated MI fields.
28 nm
To the nearest alternate
MBS International Airport (MBS), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Tuscola Area Airport, listed as KCFS / TZC, is a general aviation field in Caro, Michigan. Field elevation is 701 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list TZC as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are MBS International Airport (MBS, 28 nm), Bishop International Airport (FNT, 32 nm), and Oakland County International Airport (PTK, 48 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 4,302-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from TZC are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as 78D and Caro Municipal Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from TZC to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KCFS
IATA
TZC
FAA / Local
CFS
Elevation
701 ft
Coordinates
43.4588° N · 83.4455° 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 701 ft, TZC sits lower than 53% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,302 ft
- 06/244,302 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13/312,277 ft × 110 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,302 ft
TZC's 4,302 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.
- 28nmMBSMBS International AirportFreeland
- 32nmFNTBishop International AirportFlint
- 48nmPTKOakland County International AirportPontiac
- 57nmYZRChris Hadfield AirportSarnia
- 57nmMTCSelfridge Air National Guard Base AirportMount Clemens
- 65nmLANCapital Region International AirportLansing
Location
Open the full mapKCFS · Tuscola Area Airport · Caro, MI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TZC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 216 nm | 54m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 383 nm | 1h 17m |
| New York (TEB) | 446 nm | 1h 26m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 465 nm | 1h 29m |
| Boston (BED) | 537 nm | 1h 39m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 896 nm | 2h 29m |
| Denver (DEN) | 974 nm | 2h 40m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,004 nm | 2h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TZC?
- Tuscola Area Airport's longest paved runway is 4,302 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 TZC?
- Tuscola Area Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,302 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to TZC?
- The closest alternate is MBS International Airport (MBS), about 28 nm away, followed by Bishop International Airport (FNT) at 32 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TZC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 54m (216 nm), Washington DC about 1h 17m (383 nm), New York about 1h 26m (446 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.