Battle Creek Executive at Kellogg Field (KBTL), Michigan
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Battle Creek Executive at Kellogg Field, KBTL, is a towered public-use airport in Battle Creek, Michigan, situated roughly 87 nautical miles from its nearest major metro reference point. The field recorded 4,300 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 3,747 of those operations, placing it among the more heavily used general aviation fields in the region. Its long primary runway and onsite customs capability support a mix of civilian business aviation and Air National Guard activity sharing the same field.
Runways
Battle Creek Executive at Kellogg Field has three paved runways. The longest, 05L/23R, is 10,004 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Battle Creek Executive at Kellogg Field has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Battle Creek Executive at Kellogg Field has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Battle Creek Executive at Kellogg Field recorded 3,747 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and August. Business aviation traffic at KBTL peaks in July and August, with operations roughly double the levels seen in January and December.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 440 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Battle Creek Executive at Kellogg Field averages 4.5 days above 90°F in July and 27.9 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.0°F, and January the coldest, at 31.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Battle Creek Executive at Kellogg Field has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact Great Lakes Approach; when approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC.
When the control tower is closed, activate MALSR for runway 23R; REIL for runways 05L, 05R, 23L, 13, and 31; PAPI for runways 05L, 23R, 05R, 23L, 13, and 31; HIRL for runway 05L/23R; and MIRL for runways 05R/23L and 13/31, using CTAF.
Voluntary noise abatement procedures are in effect; see the Fly Quiet program for details.
Deer and large birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
The surface shows extensive cracking and vegetation growth.
Prior notification of 24 hours is required for customs.
Taxiway F is restricted to DOD and military use only.
Military note: Air National Guard BASH levels are defined in AFI 91-202.
Military note: Air National Guard apron and taxiway areas are usable only by prior request; otherwise they are closed. Coordinate with 110th Wing Safety for access.
Extensive pilot training activity occurs within 25 nautical miles of the airport.
Airport field condition is monitored on weekdays from 0700 to 1530; it is not monitored at all other times.
Snow removal operations are in progress during winter months; equipment operators monitor CTAF when the control tower is closed.
Mowing operations are in progress from March through October.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Battle Creek Executive at Kellogg Field has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International (KAZO), 14.08 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBTL
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length available at KBTL?
Battle Creek Executive at Kellogg Field, KBTL, operates three paved asphalt runways. The primary runway, 05L/23R, measures 10,004 feet long and 150 feet wide, making it the longest surface on the field. Runway 13/31 offers 4,837 feet with a 100-foot width, while runway 05R/23L provides 4,100 feet at 75 feet wide. All three runways are paved and support a range of business aviation aircraft. The long primary runway distinguishes KBTL from many general aviation fields in the region.
Are customs services available at Battle Creek Executive at Kellogg Field?
Yes, CBP inspection services are available onsite at KBTL, and the airport also holds a USDA compliance agreement. Prior notification is required, with a 24-hour PN requirement noted for customs processing. Dispatchers planning international arrivals should factor this notice requirement into flight planning. The onsite presence of both CBP and USDA arrangements simplifies international clearance compared to airports relying on remote customs facilities. This makes KBTL a practical option for crews arriving from outside the United States.
Does KBTL have restrictions on taxiway or apron use?
Yes, Battle Creek Executive at Kellogg Field has areas reserved for military use. Taxiway F is restricted to DOD and military use only. Separately, Air National Guard apron and taxiway areas are usable only by prior request, and are otherwise closed; coordination with the 110th Wing Safety office is required for access. Civilian operators should plan ground movements around these restricted areas rather than assuming full taxiway access across the field.
What wildlife or training hazards should pilots expect near KBTL?
Pilots operating at or near Battle Creek Executive at Kellogg Field should be aware of deer and large birds reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. Additionally, extensive pilot training activity occurs within 25 nautical miles of the field, increasing traffic density in the surrounding airspace. These two factors combined mean crews should maintain heightened vigilance during approach and departure phases. Neither hazard is unique to a specific runway, but both apply airport-wide according to the field's operational remarks.
When does business aviation traffic peak at Battle Creek Executive at Kellogg Field?
Business aviation traffic at KBTL, according to FAA TFMSC data, is concentrated in the summer months. July recorded 440 operations and August recorded 425, the two highest months of 2025. This compares to lows of 201 operations in January and 202 in December. The seasonal pattern shows traffic building steadily from spring through midsummer before declining toward year-end. Dispatchers scheduling operations at KBTL during July and August should expect the airport's busiest period of the year.