Huron County Memorial Airport (KBAX), Michigan
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Huron County Memorial Airport, identified by the ICAO code KBAX, serves the Bad Axe area of Michigan's thumb region as a public-use, non-towered field. The airport recorded 695 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 515 of those attributed to business aviation. Situated roughly 81 nautical miles from the nearest metro area, KBAX offers two paved runways and fuel service during scheduled attendance hours, positioning it as a regional option for operators working the eastern Michigan corridor.
Runways
Huron County Memorial Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 5,000 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Huron County Memorial Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8:30am to 4:30pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Huron County Memorial Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is 3CM, 42 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Huron County Memorial Airport recorded 515 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June and July. Business aviation traffic at KBAX concentrates in the summer months, peaking in June and July before tapering through the rest of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 85 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Huron County Memorial Airport averages 2.7 days above 90°F in July and 29.3 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80.3°F, and January the coldest, at 28.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Huron County Memorial Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Medium intensity runway lights for runways 04/22 and 17/35 operate from dusk until 2130. To increase intensity or activate the lights after 2130, use CTAF. PAPI for runways 4, 17, 22, and 35, and REIL for runways 17 and 35, are activated via CTAF.
The approach slope is 20:1 to the displaced threshold.
Deer and large birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
To access the administration building, press V, then press III and II simultaneously, then press I.
The landing fee for turboprop and jet aircraft is waived with a fuel purchase.
For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Huron County Memorial Airport has five airfields within 50 NM. The closest is Tuscola Area (KCFS), 27.79 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBAX
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Frequently asked questions
What are the runways at KBAX?
Huron County Memorial Airport, KBAX, has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 17/35 is the longer of the two at 5,000 feet by 75 feet, and it matches the airport's published maximum paved length. Runway 04/22 measures 3,495 feet by 75 feet. Neither runway has a lighting system beyond the medium intensity runway lights described in the airport's remarks, which operate from dusk to 2130 with pilot-controlled step-up intensity after that time.
Is there customs clearance available at KBAX?
Huron County Memorial Airport does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is at 3CM, located approximately 41.93 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance for international arrivals should plan to route through that facility rather than KBAX itself. This distance should factor into fuel planning and routing decisions for any flight requiring a customs stop near this part of Michigan.
What fuel is available at KBAX?
Huron County Memorial Airport, identified as KBAX, offers 100LL avgas and A+ fuel, and the airport is listed as having Jet A available as well. Fuel service aligns with the field's attendance schedule, which runs Monday through Friday from 0830 to 1630. Outside these hours, self-service or attended fuel availability may be limited, so operators should plan arrivals accordingly. A notable operational incentive exists for turbine traffic, as detailed in the airport's remarks.
When is KBAX attended and what does the schedule mean for after-hours arrivals?
KBAX, Huron County Memorial Airport, is attended Monday through Friday from 0830 to 1630 local time. Outside of these hours the field operates without staff on duty, which affects services such as fuel delivery and any administrative building access. The airport's remarks note a specific code sequence for accessing the administration building, suggesting an after-hours entry system exists for pilots. Runway lighting remains pilot-controlled via CTAF regardless of the attendance schedule.
Does traffic at KBAX vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Huron County Memorial Airport shows a clear seasonal pattern based on FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Monthly operations climb from a low of 15 in January to a peak of 85 in July, with June and August also showing elevated volumes above 60 operations. The shoulder months of spring and fall settle into the 30 to 40 range. Winter months from November through February show the lightest business aviation activity at KBAX.