Ford Airport (KIMT)
Medium airport · Kingsford, Michigan, United States
Airport data
| Name | Ford Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KIMT |
| IATA | IMT |
| Elevation | 1,182 ft (360 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°49'9" W 88°6'52" 45.81911, -88.11456 |
| Location | Kingsford, Michigan, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,502 ft (1982 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 3,810 ft (1161 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ford Airport at a glance
Ford Airport is a medium airport in Kingsford, Michigan, United States, known to airline systems as IMT. The field elevation of 1,182 ft (360 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KIMT 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 — 01/19 — offers 6,502 ft (1982 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KIMT 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 Ford Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Delta County Airport | KESC | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Marquette/Sawyer International Airport | KSAW | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Rhinelander Oneida County Airport | KRHI | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Austin Straubel International Airport | KGRB | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Houghton County Memorial Airport | KCMX | 153 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ford Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,182 ft field elevation of Ford 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 Ford Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ford Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ford Airport is KIMT, and its IATA code is IMT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ford Airport above sea level?
Ford Airport sits at an elevation of 1,182 feet (360 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ford Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.8191, -88.1146 — in Kingsford, Michigan, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Delta County Airport, about 80 km away.
Does KIMT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KIMT 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 Ford Airport?
Ford Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 6,502 ft (1982 m) with a ASP surface.