Airports in Michigan

Saginaw Airport

The airport is situated in Freeland, Michigan, serving the nearby cities of Midland, Bay City and Saginaw.

Saginaw Airport (MBS)

Location

The airport is situated in Freeland, Michigan, serving the nearby cities of Midland, Bay City and Saginaw.

Getting to the city

Taxis, shuttles and rental cars are available at the airport.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Car hire companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National.

Airport Taxis

Travellers can book taxis from Griffin Transit.

Facilities

Airport facilities include ATMs, baggage carts, cable television, infant-changing stations, lost-and-found facilities, a snack bar and newsstand, and vending machines.

Parking

Short-term parking is free for 15 minutes and $2 per half hour thereafter, up to a daily maximum of $12. Long-term parking costs $2 per hour, $8 per day.

www.mbsairport.org

Bishop International Airport

The airport is situated about five miles (8km) from downtown Flint.

Bishop International Airport (FNT)

Location

The airport is situated about five miles (8km) from downtown Flint.

Getting to the city

Taxis and rental cars are available.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Alamo, Dollar and Thrifty are represented at the airport.

Airport Taxis

At least three taxi companies service the airport. Generally taxis can be found waiting outside the terminal, but they can be ordered by phone if necessary.

Facilities

Airport facilities include a business centre, an ATM, a bar and lounge, two restaurants, shoe-shine services, and a few shops.

Parking

Short-term parking costs $2 per half hour, up to a daily maximum of $15. Long-term parking costs $4 per hour, up to a daily maximum of $10. In the Economy Lots the daily rate is $8, and a free shuttle transports passengers to the terminal every five minutes.

www.bishopairport.org

Detroit Airport

The airport is located 20 miles (32km) southwest of downtown Detroit.

Detroit Airport (DTW)

Location

The airport is located 20 miles (32km) southwest of downtown Detroit.

Getting to the city

SMART public buses connect to central Detroit from the lower level near the Ground Transportation offices at the North Terminal. Taxis and sedan services are also available. There are car hire companies represented at the airport. It takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes to the city centre by car or taxi, and about 45 minutes by bus.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).

Car rental

Car hire companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.

Airport Taxis

MetroCars and MetroCabs are available from the airport, and should take approximately 20 to 30 minutes to the city centre.

Transfer between terminals

'Terminal-to-Terminal' vans provide a free shuttle service between the two terminals.

Facilities

The main concentration of restaurants, bars, cafes, and fast food outlets are in the McNamara Terminal, although the other terminal also has bars and eateries. There are numerous shops located throughout the airport, including duty-free. ATMs, wireless internet and bureaux de change are available in both terminals. The on-site hotel offers conference and business facilities. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should inform their airline in advance.

Parking

There is plenty of parking at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, starting at $4 per half hour. Daily rates are available for $14 in the Green Lot, the cheapest long-term option. There is a free shuttle service from the parking lots to the terminal buildings.

www.metroairport.com

Lansing Airport

The airport is located three miles (5km) northwest of downtown Lansing.

Lansing Airport (LAN)

Location

The airport is located three miles (5km) northwest of downtown Lansing.

Getting to the city

Capital Area Transit Authority (CATA) provides a fixed route bus service to Capital Region International Airport seven days a week along Route 14.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Car rental companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, and National.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are located across from the main entrance. Courtesy phones for booking taxis are located in the baggage claim area.

Facilities

Airport facilities include an information centre, an ATM, a cafe and pub for refreshments, a private lounge for frequent flyers, meeting rooms, and a lost and found.

Parking

Parking is free for the first 15 minutes in both parking lots. Short-term parking costs $2 for the first hour, and $3 for each additional hour, up to a daily maximum of $14. Long-term parking costs $2 per hour, $10 per day, and $50 per week.

www.flylansing.com

Kalamazoo International Airport

The airport is situated three miles (5km) southeast of Kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo International Airport (AZO)

Location

The airport is situated three miles (5km) southeast of Kalamazoo.

Getting to the city

Kalamazoo Metro Transit buses service the airport, departing every hour between 7am and 10pm Monday through Saturday. Taxis and rental cars are also available.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Car rental companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National.

Airport Taxis

A ground transportation counter is situated in the baggage claim area of the terminal, providing information on taxi companies and fares. Taxis are available at the airport and usually do not have to be ordered in advance.

Facilities

Airport facilities include free wifi, a restaurant, a gift shop, an information centre and a lost and found.

Parking

Short-term parking costs $2 each half hour up to a daily maximum of $15. Long-term parking costs $4 per hour up to a daily maximum of $9 and a weekly maximum of $63.

www.azoairport.com

Marquette Airport

The airport is situated 19 miles (31km) south of Marquette.

Marquette Airport (MQT)

Location

The airport is situated 19 miles (31km) south of Marquette.

Getting to the city

A Marq-Tran bus shuttle services the airport roughly every hour, operating from around 6am to 7pm on weekdays, and between 7.30am and 5.30pm on Saturdays. The buses travel to downtown Marquette and Gwinn. Taxis and rental cars are also available.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Car rental companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, National and Thrifty.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available at the airport.

Facilities

Facilities are limited at this small airport, but an ATM, postal services, vending machines, a snack bar and a lost and found are provided.

Parking

Parking is provided right outside of the terminal building. The first two hours of parking are free and every additional two hours cost $1 to $2, up to a daily maximum of $5. Weekly parking costs $35.

www.sawyerairport.com

Pellston Regional Airport

The airport is situated two miles (3km) northwest of downtown Pellston.

Pellston Regional Airport (PLN)

Location

The airport is situated two miles (3km) northwest of downtown Pellston.

Getting to the city

Taxis, shuttles and rental cars are available at the airport.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Car hire companies at the airport include Avis, Budget and Hertz.

Airport Taxis

Taxi, limousine and shuttle companies operating at the airport include Mackinaw Shuttle, Straits Taxi Service and Up North Rides.

Facilities

Pellston Regional Airport is small but very attractive, with rustic charm and pleasant waiting areas. There is a restaurant, an observation deck, and conference facilities at the airport.

Parking

Free parking is provided at the airport.

www.pellstonairport.com

Traverse City Airport

The airport is situated five miles (8km) southeast of downtown Traverse City.

Traverse City Airport (TVC)

Location

The airport is situated five miles (8km) southeast of downtown Traverse City.

Getting to the city

Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) provides an airport bus service, with single fares costing $1.50. Rental cars and taxis are also available.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National.

Airport Taxis

Taxi companies servicing the airport include Up North Taxi and Odawa Country Taxi Cab.

Facilities

The airport is small, but facilities do include gift shops, as well as food and beverage vendors.

Parking

Short-term parking costs $2 each half hour, up to a daily maximum of $12. Long-term parking costs $2 each hour, up to a daily maximum of $8. There is a cell phone lot for pick-ups.

www.tvcairport.com