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Airports / Michigan / LAN
Medium airport · LAN
Capital Region International Airport.
Lansing, Michigan · 861 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
784 ratings
0
Operators based
861
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Lansing, MichiganELEV 861 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
784
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
861
Field elevation
feet above sea level
32
Nearest alternate
nm to JXN
Field standing
32 nm
To the nearest alternate
Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field (JXN), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Lansing, Michigan, Capital Region International Airport (KLAN / LAN) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 861 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
LAN has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field (JXN, 32 nm), Bishop International Airport (FNT, 39 nm), and Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (BTL, 41 nm). LAN offers 3 runways, the longest 8,506-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of LAN vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Lansing Capital City and Capital City. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from LAN, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KLAN. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Avflight Lansing
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Smoothie bar had a variety of items to satisfy most appetites.”
JT Ressech5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Coffee, lattes, wraps, burgers, smoothies, alcohol and more.”
JT Ressech5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KLAN
IATA
LAN
FAA / Local
LAN
Elevation
861 ft
Coordinates
42.7776° N · 84.5857° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MI fields
state range 580–1,328 ft
At 861 ft, LAN sits higher than 70% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 8,506 ft
- 10R/28L8,506 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06/245,003 ft × 120 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10L/28R3,601 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,506 ft
LAN's 8,506 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.
- 32nmJXNJackson County Airport/Reynolds FieldJackson
- 39nmFNTBishop International AirportFlint
- 41nmBTLBattle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg FieldBattle Creek
- 42nmGRRGerald R. Ford International AirportGrand Rapids
- 50nmMBSMBS International AirportFreeland
- 52nmPTKOakland County International AirportPontiac
Location
Open the full mapKLAN · Capital Region International Airport · Lansing, MI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LAN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 155 nm | 46m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 397 nm | 1h 19m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 411 nm | 1h 21m |
| New York (TEB) | 485 nm | 1h 32m |
| Boston (BED) | 587 nm | 1h 46m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 831 nm | 2h 20m |
| Denver (DEN) | 920 nm | 2h 32m |
| Houston (HOU) | 942 nm | 2h 35m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LAN?
- Capital Region International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,506 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 LAN?
- Capital Region International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 8,506 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Capital Region International Airport?
- One FBO serves LAN: Avflight Lansing. 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 LAN?
- The closest alternate is Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field (JXN), about 32 nm away, followed by Bishop International Airport (FNT) at 39 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LAN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 19m (397 nm), Nashville about 1h 21m (411 nm), New York about 1h 32m (485 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.