Bishop International Airport (KFNT)
Medium airport · Flint, Michigan, United States
Airport data
| Name | Bishop International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFNT |
| IATA | FNT |
| Elevation | 782 ft (238 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°58'9" W 83°44'36" 42.96929, -83.74335 |
| Location | Flint, Michigan, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,201 ft (2195 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 7,852 ft (2393 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bishop International Airport at a glance
Bishop International Airport is a medium airport in Flint, Michigan, United States, known to airline systems as FNT. The field elevation of 782 ft (238 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFNT 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 2 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 7,852 ft (2393 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFNT 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 Bishop International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland County International Airport | KPTK | 43 km (23 NM) |
| MBS International Airport | KMBS | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Capital Region International Airport | KLAN | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Willow Run Airport | KYIP | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport | KMTC | 84 km (45 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bishop International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 782 ft field elevation of Bishop 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 Bishop International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bishop International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bishop International Airport is KFNT, and its IATA code is FNT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bishop International Airport above sea level?
Bishop International Airport sits at an elevation of 782 feet (238 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bishop International Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.9693, -83.7434 — in Flint, Michigan, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Oakland County International Airport, about 43 km away.
Does KFNT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFNT 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 Bishop International Airport?
Bishop International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 7,852 ft (2393 m) with a ASP surface.