5/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The access is easy, parking plentiful, rental cars, and two big airlines - Delta and United provide service!”
Rita Loeding5★ on Google
Airports / Michigan / MBS
Medium airport · MBS
MBS International Airport.
Freeland, Michigan · 668 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
579 ratings
0
Operators based
668
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Freeland, MichiganELEV 668 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
579
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
668
Field elevation
feet above sea level
37
Nearest alternate
nm to FNT
Field standing
37 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bishop International Airport (FNT).
Overview
MBS International Airport (KMBS / MBS) sits in Freeland, Michigan, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 668 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into MBS for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Bishop International Airport (FNT, 37 nm), Capital Region International Airport (LAN, 50 nm), and Oakland County International Airport (PTK, 60 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,002-foot paved runway, MBS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from MBS depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Tri City Airport and Midland. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Freeland.
1 FBO serves KMBS. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Avflight Saginaw
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0500-2200 with call out ($250)
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The access is easy, parking plentiful, rental cars, and two big airlines - Delta and United provide service!”
Rita Loeding5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The access is easy, parking plentiful, rental cars, and two big airlines - Delta and United provide service!”
Rita Loeding5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for MBS International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KMBS
IATA
MBS
FAA / Local
MBS
Elevation
668 ft
Coordinates
43.5332° N · 84.0831° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MI fields
state range 580–1,328 ft
At 668 ft, MBS sits lower than 65% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,002 ft
- 05/238,002 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/326,399 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,002 ft
MBS's 8,002 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.
- 37nmFNTBishop International AirportFlint
- 50nmLANCapital Region International AirportLansing
- 60nmPTKOakland County International AirportPontiac
- 74nmGRRGerald R. Ford International AirportGrand Rapids
- 78nmMTCSelfridge Air National Guard Base AirportMount Clemens
- 78nmJXNJackson County Airport/Reynolds FieldJackson
Location
Open the full mapKMBS · MBS International Airport · Freeland, MI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MBS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 193 nm | 51m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 406 nm | 1h 21m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 461 nm | 1h 28m |
| New York (TEB) | 474 nm | 1h 30m |
| Boston (BED) | 565 nm | 1h 43m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 878 nm | 2h 27m |
| Denver (DEN) | 946 nm | 2h 36m |
| Houston (HOU) | 991 nm | 2h 42m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MBS?
- MBS International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,002 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 MBS?
- MBS International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,002 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at MBS International Airport?
- One FBO serves MBS: Avflight Saginaw. 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 MBS?
- The closest alternate is Bishop International Airport (FNT), about 37 nm away, followed by Capital Region International Airport (LAN) at 50 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MBS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 21m (406 nm), Nashville about 1h 28m (461 nm), New York about 1h 30m (474 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.