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MBS International Airport

IATA MBSICAO KMBSLocal MBS🇺🇸 Freeland
Coordinates
43.5332°N, 84.0831°W
Elevation
668 ft (204 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-MI
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:34
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
21:17
Civil dusk
21:51

About 15h 8m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About MBS International Airport

MBS International Airport

MBS International Airport, located in Freeland, Michigan, is a commercial and general aviation airport serving the nearby cities of Midland, Bay City, and Saginaw. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021, in which it is categorized as a non-hub primary commercial service facility.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KMBS

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 238,002 ft / 2,439 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
14 / 326,399 ft / 1,950 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DSAGINAW APP/DEP120.950 MHz
ATISATIS118.600 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121.850 MHz
CTAFCTAF120.100 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
RDOLANSING RDO122.200 MHz
TWRSAGINAW TWR120.100 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (4)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SAGINAW CLASS DClass DControlledGND3200 ft MSL
SAGINAW CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from MBS International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for MBS International Airport?

The ICAO code for MBS International Airport is KMBS, and its IATA code is MBS.

Where is MBS International Airport located?

MBS International Airport is medium airport located in Freeland, United States, at an elevation of 668 ft (204 m).

How many runways does MBS International Airport have?

MBS International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 8,002 ft / 2,439 m.

Which airlines fly to MBS International Airport?

Airlines historically serving MBS International Airport include Delta Air Lines, Pinnacle Airlines, United Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from MBS International Airport?

Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from MBS International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is MBS International Airport in?

MBS International Airport is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at MBS International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at MBS International Airport is approximately 7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near MBS International Airport?

The nearest airport to MBS International Airport is James Clements Municipal Airport (K3CM), about 8.2 nm to the e, followed by Ernie's Field Airport and Jack Barstow Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. MBS International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.