Chippewa County International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kincheloe, United States. Its IATA code is CIU and its ICAO code is KCIU. The airport lies at an elevation of 800 ft (244 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 16/34, 7,203 ft (2,195 m) long. Local time follows the America/Detroit time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- CIU
- ICAO code
- KCIU
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 800 ft (244 m)
- Coordinates
- 46.2420, -84.4621
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,000 ft · 1,524 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 16/34 | 7,203 ft · 2,195 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Chippewa County International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YAM Sault Ste Marie Airport | Sault Ste Marie, Canada | 27 km · 17 mi |
| PLN Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport | Pellston, United States | 79 km · 49 mi |
| APN Alpena County Regional Airport | Alpena, United States | 147 km · 91 mi |
| TVC Cherry Capital Airport | Traverse City, United States | 188 km · 117 mi |
| ESC Delta County Airport | Escanaba, United States | 211 km · 131 mi |
| MQT Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport | Gwinn, United States | 226 km · 140 mi |
| MBL Manistee County Blacker Airport | Manistee, United States | 260 km · 162 mi |
| YSB Sudbury Airport | Sudbury, Canada | 284 km · 176 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from CIU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 1,062 | 660 | 574 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 1,402 | 871 | 757 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,163 | 1,965 | 1,708 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,266 | 2,029 | 1,764 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,827 | 3,621 | 3,147 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,153 | 3,823 | 3,322 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,448 | 4,007 | 3,482 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,254 | 5,129 | 4,457 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,641 | 5,369 | 4,666 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,900 | 6,152 | 5,346 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,191 | 6,333 | 5,503 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,095 | 6,894 | 5,991 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,493 | 7,141 | 6,206 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,778 | 8,561 | 7,440 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,659 | 9,108 | 7,915 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,195 | 9,441 | 8,204 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 127.575 |
| CNTR | TORONTO CNTR | 132.650 |
| RDO | GREEN BAY RDO | 123.650 |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Chippewa County International Airport?
The IATA code of Chippewa County International Airport is CIU and its ICAO code is KCIU.
Where is Chippewa County International Airport located?
Chippewa County International Airport is in Kincheloe, Michigan, United States, at 46.2420, -84.4621.
What time zone is Chippewa County International Airport in?
Chippewa County International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Detroit. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Chippewa County International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 7,203 ft (2,195 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Chippewa County International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM), about 27 km (17 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.