Bishop International Airport (FNT)

Overview

Bishop International Airport (FNT) is situated just four miles (7km) from Flint, Michigan. Despite its capacity to receive international flights, it gets most of its air traffic from within the United States, and a few flights from nearby Canada. Many passengers choose to fly through smaller airports for a more personal experience, and because small airports generally levy less added-on taxes and fees, and allow for quicker boarding and disembarking times. Bishop International Airport is just such an airport. If you have some time to kill while waiting for your flight, Joe's Shoe Shine service at Bishop International Airport is highly recommended. Sit down on one of the comfy chairs and let the staff at Joe's give your shoes 'the best shine this side of the Mason Dixon Line'. It's a fun place to relax and get tips on tourist attractions and things to do in and around Flint.

Location

The airport is located four miles (7km) from Flint, Michigan.

Getting to the city

Taxis: Michigan is the car capital of America, and Flint tends to follow its state's example by making it very difficult to get anywhere without a car of your own. Taxi companies that operate from Bishop International Airport include Hey! Taxi, JCN Limousine, and International Cab. The airport is centrally located within Flint, and the metered taxis are available from just outside the terminal.

Bus: Mass Transportation Authority operates buses between the airport and the downtown bus depot on Route 11. The service to and from the airport is available hourly between 6am and 6pm, from Monday to Friday. The buses stop outside the terminal building and fares start at $1.50, which can be paid in cash on the bus (exact change is required).

Time

Local time is GMT -5 (GMT -4 between 13 March and 6 November)

Contacts

(810) 235-6560

Car rental

Rental car operators at Bishop International Airport include National, Avis, Enterprise, Budget and Hertz. The car rental booths can be found just after passing through the arrivals gates.

Airport Taxis

Michigan is the car capital of America, and Flint tends to follow its state's example by making it very difficult to get anywhere without a car of your own. Taxi companies that operate from Bishop International Airport include Hey! Taxi, JCN Limousine, and International Cab. The airport is centrally located within Flint, and the metered taxis are available from just outside the terminal.

Transfer between terminals

Not applicable, as there is only one terminal building.

Facilities

Money and communications: Public telephones and ATMs are located within the terminal.

Luggage: The airport has a lost and found centre, which is located at the Police Office inside the terminal building. A left luggage facility is not available, and passengers wishing to enquire about luggage lost or damaged en route should deal with their airline directly.

Conference and business: The airport has a free business centre, offering power points for cell phones and other electronic devices (own charger essential); as well as a copy machine and individual work stations. The airport also has conference facilities and meeting rooms.

Other facilities: The airport has disabled facilities as well as a shoeshine service. There are also porters available, for a nominal charge.

Wi-Fi: Bishop International Airport has free Wi-Fi access throughout the terminal. All you need to do is open your browser and start browsing.

Information: The information desk at Bishop Airport is conveniently located across from the baggage reclaim area. The information centre is known as the Flint Convention and Visitor's Bureau.

Shopping: Bishop International Airport doesn't have a duty-free shop, but it does have a range of other shops, selling gifts, reading material, cards, perfumes and chocolates.

Food and Drink: Most of the restaurants and shops selling food are located in the departures section of the airport. A couple of the restaurants have big-screen TVs. Firm favourites include Samuel Adam's Toasts Flints Bar, Gateway Grill and MSE Foods.

Parking

Short-term parking costs $1 for 30 minutes, $20 per day and $140 per week. Long-term parking is a cheaper option, with rates starting at $2 per hour, then $7 per day and $49 per week. There is also an economy parking lot, which offers the cheapest parking rates. Charges start at $2 per hour and range up to $5 per day and $30 per week. The economy parking lot is connected to the airport by a free shuttle service that runs every five minutes.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

www.bishopairport.org

Airlines

Flights to Bishop International Airport can be booked on a number of airlines, including AirTrans, Delta, Continental, Comair, Pinnacle Airlines, Chautauqua Airlines and Mesaba Airlines. The most popular route in and out of Bishop International Airport is between Detroit and Flint, but there are numerous flights to Bishop International Airport from Atlanta, Cleveland, Chicago, Tampa and Minneapolis.

Internet

Bishop International Airport has free Wi-Fi access throughout the terminal building. All you need to do is open your browser and start surfing away.

Business Lounges

The airport has a free business centre, offering power points for cell phones and other electronic devices (own charger essential); as well as a photocopy machine and individual computer work stations. The airport also has conference facilities and meeting rooms.

Bishop International Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.