West Michigan Regional (KBIV), Michigan
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
West Michigan Regional Airport, identified as KBIV, serves the Holland, Michigan area with a single paved runway rated for business aviation traffic. The field is non-towered and operates on an attendance schedule that runs into the evening seven days a week. Fuel service includes 100LL and A+ jet fuel, though the airport has no onsite customs processing, with the nearest customs point of entry at Gerald R Ford International roughly 27 nautical miles away.
Runways
West Michigan Regional has one paved runway, 08/26, 6,002 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
West Michigan Regional has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
West Michigan Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Gerald R Ford International (KGRR), 27 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
West Michigan Regional recorded 3,365 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July, August and September. Business aviation traffic at KBIV concentrates in the summer and early fall months, with July as the peak month and roughly triple the volume seen in January.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 384 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
West Michigan Regional averages 3.7 days above 90°F in July and 27.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81.7°F, and January the coldest, at 31.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
West Michigan Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery when Great Lakes Approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC.
Activate or increase intensity of the MALSR on runway 26, the REIL on runway 08, the PAPI on runways 08 and 26, and the HIRL on runway 08/26 via CTAF. The HIRL on runway 08/26 defaults to a preset low intensity setting.
Use the radio call sign "Holland" when making position reports.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
West Michigan Regional has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Ottawa Executive, 9.10 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KBIV have onsite customs clearance?
West Michigan Regional Airport does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is Gerald R Ford International, located approximately 27 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international destinations need to route their customs clearance through that airport instead. This distance should be factored into trip planning for any flight requiring a federal inspection stop near Holland, Michigan.
What runway does West Michigan Regional offer for business aircraft?
West Michigan Regional Airport has one paved runway, designated 08/26, measuring 6,002 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most business jet traffic operating into the field. The airport is non-towered, so arriving and departing aircraft coordinate using a common frequency rather than tower control. Pilots should use the airport's radio call sign, "Holland," when making position calls.
What are the attendance hours at KBIV?
KBIV is attended Monday through Friday from 0600 to 2200 local time, and Saturday through Sunday from 0700 to 2100. The airport is non-towered, so this attendance schedule reflects staffed hours rather than air traffic control coverage. Operators planning arrivals or departures outside these windows should account for reduced onsite support. The schedule applies to all services at the field.
How busy is West Michigan Regional Airport for business aviation?
West Michigan Regional Airport recorded 3,365 business aviation operations in 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data, out of 3,938 total annual operations. Traffic builds steadily from a January low of 121 operations to a July peak of 384. The airport sits about 91 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. This traffic pattern places KBIV in Skystar's Tier 1 category for operational documentation.
What lighting is available at KBIV for approach and runway guidance?
West Michigan Regional Airport provides MALSR lighting for runway 26, along with REIL on runway 08 and PAPI visual guidance on both runway 08 and runway 26. High intensity runway lighting covers the full 08/26 runway and is pilot-controlled through CTAF, with activation or intensity increase available on request. The HIRL system defaults to a preset low intensity setting. Pilots should plan to key the CTAF frequency to adjust lighting as needed during non-towered operations.