MBS International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Freeland, United States. Its IATA code is MBS and its ICAO code is KMBS. The airport lies at an elevation of 668 ft (204 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 8,002 ft (2,439 m) long. Local time follows the America/Detroit time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MBS
- ICAO code
- KMBS
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 668 ft (204 m)
- Coordinates
- 43.5332, -84.0831
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,002 ft · 2,439 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 14/32 | 6,399 ft · 1,950 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to MBS International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FNT Bishop International Airport | Flint, United States | 68 km · 42 mi |
| LAN Capital Region International Airport | Lansing, United States | 93 km · 58 mi |
| GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport | Grand Rapids, United States | 137 km · 85 mi |
| DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Detroit, United States | 158 km · 98 mi |
| YQG Windsor International Airport | Windsor, Canada | 167 km · 104 mi |
| APN Alpena County Regional Airport | Alpena, United States | 177 km · 110 mi |
| MKG Muskegon County Airport | Muskegon, United States | 179 km · 111 mi |
| TVC Cherry Capital Airport | Traverse City, United States | 180 km · 112 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MBS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 908 | 564 | 490 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 1,101 | 684 | 594 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,022 | 1,878 | 1,632 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,136 | 1,949 | 1,693 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,995 | 3,725 | 3,237 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,314 | 3,923 | 3,409 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,625 | 4,116 | 3,577 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,378 | 5,206 | 4,524 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,443 | 5,246 | 4,559 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,165 | 6,316 | 5,489 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,489 | 6,518 | 5,664 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,319 | 7,034 | 6,112 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,772 | 7,315 | 6,357 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,723 | 8,527 | 7,410 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,960 | 9,296 | 8,078 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,196 | 9,443 | 8,205 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | SAGINAW APP/DEP | 120.950 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 118.600 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.850 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 120.100 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| RDO | LANSING RDO | 122.200 |
| TWR | SAGINAW TWR | 120.100 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of MBS International Airport?
The IATA code of MBS International Airport is MBS and its ICAO code is KMBS.
Where is MBS International Airport located?
MBS International Airport is in Freeland, Michigan, United States, at 43.5332, -84.0831.
What time zone is MBS International Airport in?
MBS 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 MBS International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 8,002 ft (2,439 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to MBS International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Bishop International Airport (FNT), about 68 km (42 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.