Michigan City Municipal Airport (KMGC)
Medium airport · Michigan City, Indiana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Michigan City Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMGC |
| IATA | MGC |
| Elevation | 655 ft (200 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°42'12" W 86°49'16" 41.70330, -86.82120 |
| Location | Michigan City, Indiana, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,099 ft (1249 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Michigan City Municipal Airport at a glance
Michigan City Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Michigan City, Indiana, United States, known to airline systems as MGC. The field elevation of 655 ft (200 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMGC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 4,099 ft (1249 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMGC 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 Michigan City Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Porter County Municipal Airport | KVPZ | 32 km (17 NM) |
| South Bend International Airport | KSBN | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Gary/Chicago International Airport | KGYY | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Chicago Midway International Airport | KMDW | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | KORD | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Michigan City Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 655 ft field elevation of Michigan City Municipal 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 Michigan City Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Michigan City Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Michigan City Municipal Airport is KMGC, and its IATA code is MGC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Michigan City Municipal Airport above sea level?
Michigan City Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 655 feet (200 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Michigan City Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.7033, -86.8212 — in Michigan City, Indiana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Porter County Municipal Airport, about 32 km away.
Does KMGC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMGC 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 Michigan City Municipal Airport?
Michigan City Municipal Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,099 ft (1249 m) with a ASP surface.