Airports / Michigan / KIKW
Barstow Airport.
Midland, Michigan · 636 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KIKW
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
636
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
MBS International Airport (MBS), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Barstow Airport (KIKW) is a general aviation field serving Midland, Michigan. Field elevation is 636 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list KIKW as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are MBS International Airport (MBS, 11 nm), Bishop International Airport (FNT, 47 nm), and Capital Region International Airport (LAN, 55 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 3,801-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from KIKW are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KIKW to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KIKW. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Jack Barstow Municipal Airport FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM, Sat-Sun 8AM-4PM
- Unicom 122.8
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +5 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KIKW
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
KIKW
Elevation
636 ft
Coordinates
43.6629° N · 84.2613° 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 636 ft, KIKW sits lower than 77% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 3,801 ft
- 063,801 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 183,001 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,801 ft
KIKW's 3,801 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.
- 11nmMBSMBS International AirportFreeland
- 47nmFNTBishop International AirportFlint
- 55nmLANCapital Region International AirportLansing
- 70nmPTKOakland County International AirportPontiac
- 72nmGRRGerald R. Ford International AirportGrand Rapids
- 85nmJXNJackson County Airport/Reynolds FieldJackson
Location
Open the full mapKIKW · Barstow Airport · Midland, MI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KIKW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 190 nm | 51m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 417 nm | 1h 22m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 466 nm | 1h 29m |
| New York (TEB) | 483 nm | 1h 31m |
| Boston (BED) | 573 nm | 1h 44m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 878 nm | 2h 27m |
| Denver (DEN) | 940 nm | 2h 35m |
| Houston (HOU) | 993 nm | 2h 43m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KIKW?
- Barstow Airport's longest paved runway is 3,801 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 KIKW?
- Barstow Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 3,801 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Barstow Airport?
- One FBO serves KIKW: Jack Barstow Municipal Airport FBO. 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 KIKW?
- The closest alternate is MBS International Airport (MBS), about 11 nm away, followed by Bishop International Airport (FNT) at 47 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KIKW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 22m (417 nm), Nashville about 1h 29m (466 nm), New York about 1h 31m (483 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.