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KAZO · AZO

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport

Kalamazoo, MichiganElevation 874 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 6,502 ft

17/35
Dimensions
6,502 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 17171°T
Landing length (LDA)6,502 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,502 / 6,502 / 6,502 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35351°T
Landing length (LDA)6,502 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,502 / 6,502 / 6,502 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
05/23
Dimensions
3,438 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0545°T
Landing length (LDA)3,438 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,438 / 3,438 / 3,438 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23225°T
Landing length (LDA)3,438 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,438 / 3,438 / 3,438 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
09/27
Dimensions
2,800 x 60 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0990°T
Landing length (LDA)2,800 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA2,800 / 2,800 / 2,800 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27270°T
Landing length (LDA)2,800 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA2,800 / 2,800 / 2,800 ft
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Field elevation 874 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerCRAIG WILLIAMS, AIRPORT DIRECTOR
Manager phone269-388-3668
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKAZO / AZO
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.2321, -85.5496
Distance from city3 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
Traffic pattern alt800 ft MSL
CTAF118.300
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.2
APP/DEP
A/D
127.25
ATIS
ATIS
121.75
CLNC DEL
CLD
118.3
CTAF
CTAF
121.9
GND
GND
109
LANSING RDO
RDO
118.3
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 35; REIL RWY 17, 05, & 23; HIRL RWY 17/35; MIRL RWY 05/23 & 09/27 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 17, 35, 05, & 23 OPR CONSLY.
›11C SPB LCTD 3.6 NM SOUTH. ACFT OPRG AT 11C WILL ANNC INTNS ON AZO CTAF.
›PCR VALUE: 402/F/C/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 66/F/C/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 354/F/C/X/T
›RWY 09/27 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
›RWY 05/23 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. NO PART 121/PART 380 OPS EXC FOR TAX.
›PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS - CALL AMGR.
›ATC-CTL
›GA LDG FEE FOR ACFT WITH MAX LDG WT 8000 LB OR GTR.
›FOR CD WHEN TWR CLSD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›RY 09 & RY 05 APCH ENDS ARE CLOSELY ALIGNED. VERIFY CORRECT RY AND COMPASS HEADING PRIOR TO DEP.
›TWYS F & G E OF RY 17/35 RSTRD ACFT LESS THAN 12500 LBS.
›MIGRATORY WATER FOWL ROOSTING AREA 5500 FT APCH END RY 35. BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›FOR CUSTOMS CALL 269-965-3349.
›FICONS UNMON NOV-APR 0000-0300 & MAY-OCT 0000-0400.
›PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 175,000 LB MAX TOG.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KAZO on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KAZO have a METAR?
Yes. KAZO is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KAZO have a TAF?
When KAZO issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KAZO?
KAZO sits at 874 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KAZO?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
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