KMBS · MBS
MBS International Airport
Freeland, MichiganElevation 668 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
14/32
RWY 14136°T
Landing length (LDA)6,400 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,400 / 6,400 / 6,400 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 32316°T
Landing length (LDA)6,400 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,400 / 6,400 / 6,400 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
05/23
RWY 0546°T
Landing length (LDA)8,002 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,002 / 8,002 / 8,002 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23226°T
Landing length (LDA)8,002 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,002 / 8,002 / 8,002 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
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
MBS International Airport is in Freeland, Michigan. Field elevation 668 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
ManagerJAMES CANDERS
Manager phone989-695-5555
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKMBS / MBS
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.5332, -84.0831
Distance from city9 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF120.100
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
120.95
SAGINAW APP/DEP
A/D
118.6
ATIS
ATIS
121.85
CLNC DEL
CLD
120.1
CTAF
CTAF
121.7
GND
GND
122.2
LANSING RDO
RDO
120.1
SAGINAW 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
›PCR VALUE: 545/F/B/X/T
›FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3345, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0224/0490.
›FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL 800-227-7907.
›PCR VALUE: 545/F/B/X/T
›WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 05 & 23; REIL RWY 14 & 32; HIRL RWY 05/23 & 14/32 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 14, 23, & 32 OPR CONSLY.
›AFT BUS HRS CALL 989-695-5558.
›BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›WAIVED WITH FUEL PURCHASE.
›INDEX C ARFF SVC AVBL UPON REQ.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KMBS have a METAR?
Yes. KMBS is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KMBS have a TAF?
When KMBS 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 KMBS?
KMBS sits at 668 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KMBS?
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.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.