Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (KBTL)
Medium airport · Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
Airport data
| Name | Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBTL |
| IATA | BTL |
| Elevation | 952 ft (290 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°18'26" W 85°15'5" 42.30730, -85.25150 |
| Location | Battle Creek, Michigan, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 10,004 ft (3049 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 05R/23L | 4,100 ft (1250 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 4,837 ft (1474 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field at a glance
Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field is a medium airport in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, known to airline systems as BTL. The field elevation of 952 ft (290 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBTL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 05L/23R — offers 10,004 ft (3049 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05L points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBTL 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 Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport | KAZO | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field | KJXN | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Gerald R. Ford International Airport | KGRR | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Capital Region International Airport | KLAN | 76 km (41 NM) |
| South Bend International Airport | KSBN | 110 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 952 ft field elevation of Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field 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 Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field
What is the ICAO code of Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field?
The ICAO identifier of Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field is KBTL, and its IATA code is BTL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field above sea level?
Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field sits at an elevation of 952 feet (290 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field located?
The airport lies at 42.3073, -85.2515 — in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport, about 26 km away.
Does KBTL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBTL 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 Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field?
Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field has 3 runways. The longest, 05L/23R, measures 10,004 ft (3049 m) with a ASP surface.