Hastings Airport (9D9), Michigan
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Hastings Airport (9D9) is a public-use, non-towered field in Hastings, Michigan, sitting at 800 feet elevation and functioning as a general aviation and business aviation facility within reach of the Grand Rapids area. The field logged 444 total annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with 192 attributed to business aviation, placing it among the region's lighter-traffic airports. A single paved runway serves most traffic, supplemented by two turf strips, and fuel including 100LL, A+, and Jet A is available on an irregular attendance schedule. Customs clearance is not offered onsite, with the nearest facility located at Gerald R Ford International.
Runways
Hastings Airport has three paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 12/30, is 5,003 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Hastings Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Hastings Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Gerald R Ford International (KGRR), 15 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hastings Airport recorded 192 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at Hastings Airport (9D9) concentrates in the warmer months, peaking in August with 30 operations compared to a low of 3 in January.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 30 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Hastings Airport averages 4.5 days above 90°F in July, 28.8 freeze days in January and 7.6 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.1°F, and January the coldest, at 30.5°F.
Weather station is 2.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Hastings Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach; when approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC.
Pilot-activated REIL on runway 12 and 30, PAPI on runway 12 and 30, and MIRL on runway 12/30, all activated via CTAF.
The runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.
The runway is marked with 3-foot yellow cones.
The approach ratio is 20:1 to the displaced threshold.
Large flocks of large birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Hastings Airport has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Gerald R Ford International (KGRR), 15.21 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary runway at 9D9 Hastings?
Hastings Airport (9D9) operates one paved runway, 12/30, measuring 5,003 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. Two turf runways are also available: 09/27 at 2,380 feet and 18/36 at 1,952 feet. The paved runway carries REIL and PAPI lighting on both ends, along with MIRL, all pilot-activated on CTAF. This makes 12/30 the primary option for most business aviation traffic at the field.
Is fuel available at Hastings Airport (9D9)?
Hastings Airport (9D9) stocks 100LL and A+ fuel, and Jet A is also available on the field. The airport is uncontrolled and follows an irregular attendance schedule, so fuel service availability can vary outside standard hours. Dispatchers should confirm attendance status ahead of arrival given the non-continuous staffing pattern. No fuel volume or timing figures are published for this location.
Are there any approach hazards or obstacle notes for 9D9?
Hastings Airport (9D9) reports large flocks of large birds on and in the vicinity of the airport, a standing wildlife caution for arriving and departing traffic. The approach ratio to the displaced threshold is 20:1, and the PAPI is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline. Runway and displaced threshold markings use 3-foot yellow cones rather than standard paint. These notes reflect published remarks for the field and should factor into approach planning.
Does Hastings Airport (9D9) have customs clearance onsite?
Hastings Airport (9D9) does not have customs clearance onsite. The nearest customs facility is Gerald R Ford International (KGRR), located approximately 15.21 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs processing near Hastings should plan to route through KGRR instead. No onsite customs designation is listed for 9D9 in current airport data.