Muskegon County Airport (KMKG), Michigan
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Muskegon County Airport (KMKG) sits on the Lake Michigan shoreline in western Michigan, roughly 99 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The field is towered and handles a business aviation-heavy traffic mix, with two long paved runways and both 100LL and Jet A fuel available on-site. Nearby options for operators include Fremont Municipal, Paul C Miller / Sparta, and Gerald R Ford International, the latter also serving as the nearest customs point of entry.
Runways
Muskegon County Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 06/24, is 6,500 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
Muskegon County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Muskegon County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Gerald R Ford International (KGRR), 36 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Muskegon County Airport recorded 3,323 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and August. Business aviation traffic at KMKG concentrates in the summer months, peaking in July and August, and drops to its lowest levels in December and February.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 416 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Muskegon County Airport averages 1.8 days above 90°F in July, 27.6 freeze days in January and 8.5 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81.6°F, and January the coldest, at 32.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Muskegon County Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and pavement strength.
For clearance delivery when the airport traffic control tower is closed, contact Great Lakes Approach; when approach control is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC.
Unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats require 24-hour prior permission; call the airport manager to arrange.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, activate the MALSR on runway 24 and the REIL on runway 06, along with the HIRL on runway 06/24, via CTAF. The VASI on runway 06 and runway 24 operates continuously.
The runway is closed daily from 2300 to 0600 due to a runway protection zone conflict.
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 600/F/C/X/T
PCR VALUE: 190/F/C/X/T
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Muskegon County Airport has five airfields within 36 NM. The closest is Fremont Municipal (KFFX), 19.40 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available on-site at KMKG?
No, Muskegon County Airport does not have on-site customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is at KGRR, Gerald R Ford International, approximately 35.71 nautical miles away. Dispatchers arranging international arrivals into KMKG need to plan for that diversion or coordinate clearance elsewhere before continuing to Muskegon. There is no listed customs type or on-site designation for this field. Flight crews should confirm alternate clearance arrangements well before filing to KMKG.
What are the runway dimensions at Muskegon County Airport?
Muskegon County Airport has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 06/24 is 6,500 feet long and 150 feet wide, making it the longer of the two. Runway 14/32 measures 6,100 feet long, also at 150 feet wide. Both runways support the airport's maximum paved runway length of 6,500 feet. This dual-runway layout gives operators crosswind flexibility given the two different orientations.
How does business aviation traffic vary by season at KMKG?
Business aviation traffic at KMKG shows a clear seasonal pattern, concentrated in the summer months. July recorded 416 operations and August 413, the highest months in the 2025 FAA TFMSC data, compared with lows of 173 in December and 181 in February. Spring and fall months sit in a middle range, with March at 213 and October at 308. Dispatchers scheduling summer trips into Muskegon County Airport should anticipate a busier ramp environment than in winter months.
Are there any operating hour restrictions on runways at KMKG?
Yes, one runway at Muskegon County Airport carries a scheduled closure. It is closed daily from 2300 to 0600 due to a runway protection zone conflict. Dispatchers should account for this nightly closure window when planning arrivals or departures outside tower-attended hours. This restriction should be checked against current NOTAMs before flight planning any late-night or early-morning movement at KMKG.
What approval is needed for unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 seats at KMKG?
Unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats require prior permission at Muskegon County Airport. This is a 24-hour PPR requirement, and operators must contact the airport manager to arrange clearance before the flight. This restriction applies specifically to unscheduled carrier flights exceeding the 30-seat threshold, not to general business aviation traffic. Crews operating larger unscheduled charter aircraft into KMKG should build this coordination step into their pre-flight planning.