Ford Airport (KIMT), Michigan
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Ford Airport (KIMT) serves Iron Mountain and Kingsford, Michigan, from an elevation of 1,182 feet in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The field is uncontrolled and handles a mix of general aviation and business aviation traffic, with business aviation accounting for the majority of the 5,523 annual operations recorded for 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. Its longer runway, at 6,502 feet, accommodates a range of business jet types, while a network of nearby fields extends across the surrounding region.
Runways
Ford Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 01/19, is 6,502 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
Ford Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 9pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Ford Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Green Bay / Austin Straubel International (KGRB), 80 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Ford Airport recorded 3,376 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July, August and October. Business aviation traffic at KIMT concentrates in the summer and fall months, with October, July, and August posting the highest monthly totals in 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 344 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Ford Airport averages 3.2 days above 90°F in July and 30.5 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80.1°F, and January the coldest, at 23.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Ford Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Unscheduled air carrier operations exceeding 30 passenger seats require 48 hours prior permission; contact the airport manager's cell line to arrange.
Activate MALSR for Runway 01; REIL for Runways 19 and 31; PAPI for Runways 19 and 31; HIRL for Runway 01/19; and MIRL for Runway 13/31, via CTAF.
Runway 13/31 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than nine passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 30 passenger seats.
Deer, coyotes, and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 159/F/B/X/T
PCR VALUE: 99/F/B/X/T
ARFF crews monitor CTAF/UNICOM during all air carrier operations.
Snow removal crews monitor CTAF/UNICOM during all air carrier operations to provide surface condition reports.
Field conditions are unmonitored from October 15 through April 1, between 2100 and 0600.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Ford Airport has five airfields within 49 NM. The closest is Stambaugh, 26.79 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KIMT
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KIMT?
Ford Airport, identified as KIMT, operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 01/19 is the primary strip at 6,502 feet long and 150 feet wide, suitable for larger business jets. Runway 13/31 measures 3,810 feet long and 75 feet wide. Runway 13/31 carries a restriction: it is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger flights exceeding nine seats or non-scheduled flights exceeding 30 seats. Both runways are asphalt surfaces.
Is customs available on-site at KIMT?
KIMT does not have customs service on-site. The nearest customs facility is KGRB, located approximately 80 nautical miles away. Dispatchers planning international arrivals into Ford Airport should route customs processing through that facility. No CANPASS or onsite clearance option is indicated in the airport data for KIMT. Flight planning for international operations should account for the additional routing to KGRB.
What fuel types does Ford Airport (KIMT) offer?
Ford Airport, KIMT, offers both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The field maintains an attendance schedule of 0600 to 2100 daily, all days of the week. Business aviation traffic at KIMT totaled 3,376 operations against a broader annual operations count of 5,523 for 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data. This fuel availability supports both piston and turbine business aircraft operating through the field. Pilots should plan around the stated attendance hours since service outside that window is not confirmed.
Are there any procedural requirements for larger charter operations at KIMT?
Yes, KIMT requires 48 hours prior permission for unscheduled air carrier operations exceeding 30 passenger seats, arranged by calling the airport manager's cell line. Separately, Runway 13/31 cannot be used for scheduled Part 121 or Part 380 flights with more than nine passenger seats, or non-scheduled flights with more than 30 seats. ARFF crews and snow removal crews monitor CTAF / UNICOM during all air carrier operations. Snow removal crews also provide surface condition reports over that frequency during such operations. These procedures reflect the airport's status as an uncontrolled field handling larger aircraft on a case-by-case basis.
Does traffic at KIMT vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Ford Airport shows a seasonal pattern across the year. Monthly operations in 2025 ranged from a low of 212 in February to a high of 344 in October, with July and August also showing elevated counts near 330 to 340 operations. The slower winter months of February, April, and November each recorded totals under 240. This pattern aligns with field condition monitoring limits at KIMT, since the field is unmonitored between 2100 and 0600 from October 15 through April 1. Dispatchers should factor this seasonal variation into planning for KIMT arrivals and departures.