Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International (KAZO), Michigan
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International (KAZO) serves as a towered public-use airport in southwestern Michigan, roughly 100 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The field supports a mix of scheduled and business aviation traffic across three paved runways, with onsite customs and USDA compliance services available for international arrivals. Fuel is available in both 100LL and Jet A, and the airport's primary runway provides the length needed for a broad range of business jet types.
Runways
Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International has three paved runways. The longest, 17/35, 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
Kalamazoo / Battle Creek 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
Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International 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
Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International recorded 4,255 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KAZO is concentrated in the warmer months, running consistently higher from May through September than during the winter months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 432 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International averages 5.3 days above 90°F in July and 27.8 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.1°F, and January the coldest, at 31.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
A migratory waterfowl roosting area is located 5,500 feet from the approach end of runway 35. Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
The approach ends of runway 09 and runway 05 are closely aligned. Verify the correct runway and compass heading prior to departure.
For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Great Lakes Approach. When approach control is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC.
Taxiways F and G east of runway 17/35 are restricted to aircraft under 12,500 pounds.
Prior permission is required for unscheduled air carrier operations with maximum takeoff weight greater than 175,000 pounds.
When the control tower is closed, activate MALSR on runway 35, REIL on runways 17, 05, and 23, HIRL on runway 17/35, and MIRL on runways 05/23 and 09/27 via CTAF. PAPI on runways 17, 35, 05, and 23 operates continuously.
Runway 05/23 is not available for Part 121/Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 30 passenger seats. No Part 121/Part 380 operations are permitted except for taxi.
Runway 09/27 is not available for Part 121/Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 30 passenger seats.
PCR VALUE: 354/F/C/X/T
PCR VALUE: 66/F/C/X/T
PCR VALUE: 402/F/C/X/T
For customs.
A seaplane base (11C) is located 3.6 nautical miles south. Aircraft operating at that seaplane base will announce intentions on KAZO's CTAF.
Fuel service is unmonitored from 0000-0300 local time November through April, and from 0000-0400 local time May through October.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Battle Creek Executive at Kellogg Field (KBTL), 14.08 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KAZO
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It does not move with the size of the order.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway options does KAZO offer for business jet operations?
Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International (KAZO) has three paved runways. The primary runway, 17/35, runs 6,502 feet long and 150 feet wide, handling the bulk of business jet traffic. Runway 05/23 is 3,438 feet by 100 feet, and runway 09/27 is 2,800 feet by 60 feet. Both crosswind runways carry restrictions on scheduled and unscheduled Part 121/380 passenger operations above certain seat counts. Dispatchers should plan primary movements on 17/35 given its length and lack of these operational restrictions.
Is customs clearance available at KAZO?
Yes, Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International offers CBP inspection services onsite, along with a USDA compliance agreement covering agricultural inspection needs. This makes KAZO usable for international arrivals requiring federal inspection without diverting to another airport. Crews should still coordinate arrival details in advance given the specialized nature of agricultural compliance handling. The onsite presence of both CBP and USDA agreements distinguishes KAZO from smaller regional fields nearby that lack these services.
Are there wildlife hazards to be aware of at KAZO?
Yes, Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International reports a migratory waterfowl roosting area located 5,500 feet from the approach end of runway 35. Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport as a result. Crews operating to or from runway 35 should factor this into approach and departure planning, particularly during migration periods. This hazard is specific to the runway 35 approach corridor rather than the airport as a whole.
What lighting is available at KAZO when the tower is closed?
At Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International (KAZO), pilots activate lighting via CTAF when the tower is closed. This includes MALSR on runway 35, REIL on runways 17, 05, and 23, HIRL on runway 17/35, and MIRL on runways 05/23 and 09/27. PAPI systems on runways 17, 35, 05, and 23 operate continuously regardless of tower status. This setup allows continued instrument and visual approach support outside staffed hours.
Does business aviation traffic at KAZO vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International (KAZO) is concentrated in the warmer months. According to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, monthly bizav operations range from a low of 251 in February to a high of 432 in August. Spring through early fall months, from May through September, consistently show higher operation counts than the winter months of January, February, and December. Dispatchers scheduling flexible trips may find lighter ramp and airspace demand during the winter period.