Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (KAZO)
Medium airport · Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Airport data
| Name | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAZO |
| IATA | AZO |
| Elevation | 874 ft (266 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°13'56" W 85°32'59" 42.23210, -85.54964 |
| Location | Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,438 ft (1048 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 2,800 ft (853 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 6,502 ft (1982 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport at a glance
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is a medium airport in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States, known to airline systems as AZO. The field elevation of 874 ft (266 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAZO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 17/35 — offers 6,502 ft (1982 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAZO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field | KBTL | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Gerald R. Ford International Airport | KGRR | 72 km (39 NM) |
| South Bend International Airport | KSBN | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field | KJXN | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Capital Region International Airport | KLAN | 100 km (54 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 874 ft field elevation of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is KAZO, and its IATA code is AZO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport above sea level?
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport sits at an elevation of 874 feet (266 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.2321, -85.5496 — in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field, about 26 km away.
Does KAZO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAZO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport?
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 6,502 ft (1982 m) with a ASP surface.