Muskegon County Airport (KMKG)
Medium airport · Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Airport data
| Name | Muskegon County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMKG |
| IATA | MKG |
| Elevation | 629 ft (192 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°10'10" W 86°14'18" 43.16950, -86.23820 |
| Location | Muskegon, Michigan, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,500 ft (1981 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 6,100 ft (1859 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Muskegon County Airport at a glance
Muskegon County Airport is a medium airport in Muskegon, Michigan, United States, known to airline systems as MKG. The field elevation of 629 ft (192 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMKG 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 — 06/24 — offers 6,500 ft (1981 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMKG 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 Muskegon County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gerald R. Ford International Airport | KGRR | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport | KAZO | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field | KBTL | 125 km (68 NM) |
| General Mitchell International Airport | KMKE | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Capital Region International Airport | KLAN | 141 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Muskegon County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 629 ft field elevation of Muskegon County 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 Muskegon County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Muskegon County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Muskegon County Airport is KMKG, and its IATA code is MKG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Muskegon County Airport above sea level?
Muskegon County Airport sits at an elevation of 629 feet (192 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Muskegon County Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.1695, -86.2382 — in Muskegon, Michigan, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gerald R. Ford International Airport, about 66 km away.
Does KMKG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMKG 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 Muskegon County Airport?
Muskegon County Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,500 ft (1981 m) with a ASP surface.