Bishop International (KFNT), Michigan
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Bishop International Airport, KFNT, serves Flint, Michigan, with two long paved runways and full-time tower coverage. The field sits roughly 37 nautical miles from its nearest metro reference point and handles a mix of business and commercial traffic under an around-the-clock attendance schedule. On-site CBP inspection services allow international arrivals to clear customs directly at the airport.
Runways
Bishop International has two paved runways. The longest, 18/36, is 7,852 ft long and 150 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
Bishop International 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
Bishop International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Bishop International recorded 3,357 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KFNT is concentrated in certain months, with October, February, and June showing the highest monthly operations counts in 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 343 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Bishop International averages 4.8 days above 90°F in July, 28.3 freeze days in January and 4.6 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.1°F, and January the coldest, at 29.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Bishop International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
For clearance delivery when the airport traffic control tower is closed, contact Great Lakes Approach; when Approach is closed, contact Cleveland Air Route Traffic Control Center.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, pilots must activate the MALSR for runway 09 and 27, the REIL for runway 18 and 36, and the HIRL for runway 09/27 and 18/36 using the CTAF.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees left of the runway centerline.
The approach ratio is 28:1 to the displaced threshold.
Birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 800/F/A/W/T
PCR VALUE: 850/F/A/W/T
100LL fuel is available self-service at the golf tees location.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Bishop International has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Owosso Community (KRNP), 17.37 NM west.
Part of the Detroit and Pontiac area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KFNT
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$2,400.00 catering order at KFNT.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KFNT?
Yes. Bishop International, KFNT, has CBP inspection services on site rather than requiring a diversion to a nearby customs airport. This is a standard onsite customs arrangement, not a restricted CANPASS or military-only setup. Crews arriving from abroad can plan a direct clearance at the field. Coordinate arrival details with the on-site CBP office ahead of landing, as is standard practice for international flights.
What runways does Bishop International (KFNT) offer, and how long is the longest one?
Bishop International, KFNT, has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 18/36 is the longer of the pair at 7,852 feet, with a width of 150 feet. Runway 09/27 measures 7,201 feet, also 150 feet wide. Both runways support a wide range of business and commercial aircraft given their length and pavement strength values recorded for the field.
What fuel types are available at KFNT?
Bishop International Airport, KFNT, offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. According to the field remarks, 100LL is available self-service at the golf tees location on the airport. The field is attended around the clock under an ALL / ALL / ALL schedule, which supports fuel access outside standard business hours. Jet A availability at the field is confirmed in the airport's fuel type data alongside the 100LL grade.
Are there wildlife hazards to know about at Bishop International (KFNT)?
Yes. Airport remarks for KFNT note birds and deer both on the airport and in the vicinity of the airport. Crews should factor this into approach and departure planning, particularly during low-visibility or low-light operations when wildlife strikes are harder to avoid. This hazard is a standing remark on the airfield rather than a seasonal or one-time notice. Pilots operating at Bishop International should maintain vigilance during all phases of ground and flight operations near the runway environment.
How busy is business aviation traffic at KFNT throughout the year?
Business aviation traffic at Bishop International, KFNT, totaled 3,357 operations in 2025 out of 12,497 annual operations overall, according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly bizav counts range from a low of 238 in December to a high of 343 in October. Traffic is concentrated in certain months rather than spread evenly, with October, February, and June each posting totals above 300 operations. This pattern is useful for dispatchers anticipating ramp and fuel demand variability across the year at KFNT.