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Airports / Michigan / IRS
Small airport · IRS
Kirsch Municipal Airport.
Sturgis, Michigan · 924 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
12 ratings
0
Operators based
924
Elevation ft
Sturgis, MichiganELEV 924 FTSmall airport
4.8
Google rating
12
Google reviews
ratings on Google
924
Field elevation
feet above sea level
26
Nearest alternate
nm to AZO
Field standing
#10 / 47
Michigan airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 12 Google ratings , ranked against 47 rated MI fields.
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Kirsch Municipal Airport (KIRS / IRS) sits in Sturgis, Michigan, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 924 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 IRS for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO, 26 nm), Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (BTL, 31 nm), and South Bend International Airport (SBN, 40 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,201-foot paved runway, IRS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from IRS depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Sturgis.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The lounge is well kept with a crew car key lock on the wall.”
Chris5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“The lounge is well kept with a crew car key lock on the wall.”
Chris5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KIRS
IATA
IRS
FAA / Local
IRS
Elevation
924 ft
Coordinates
41.8133° N · 85.4390° 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 924 ft, IRS sits higher than 77% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,201 ft
- 01/195,201 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06/243,601 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,201 ft
IRS's 5,201 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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.
- 26nmAZOKalamazoo/Battle Creek International AirportKalamazoo
- 31nmBTLBattle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg FieldBattle Creek
- 40nmSBNSouth Bend International AirportSouth Bend
- 51nmJXNJackson County Airport/Reynolds FieldJackson
- 51nmFWAFort Wayne International AirportFort Wayne
- 62nmMGCMichigan City Municipal AirportMichigan City
Location
Open the full mapKIRS · Kirsch Municipal Airport · Sturgis, MI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from IRS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 346 nm | 1h 12m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 403 nm | 1h 20m |
| New York (TEB) | 516 nm | 1h 36m |
| Boston (BED) | 630 nm | 1h 52m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 765 nm | 2h 11m |
| Houston (HOU) | 872 nm | 2h 26m |
| Denver (DEN) | 880 nm | 2h 27m |
| Austin (AUS) | 914 nm | 2h 32m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use IRS?
- Kirsch Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 5,201 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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 IRS?
- Kirsch Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,201 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to IRS?
- The closest alternate is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO), about 26 nm away, followed by Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (BTL) at 31 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from IRS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 12m (346 nm), Washington DC about 1h 20m (403 nm), New York about 1h 36m (516 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.