🇺🇸 West Michigan Regional Airport

The West Michigan Regional Airport (KBIV), formerly known as Tulip City Airport, is a public-use general aviation airport located two miles south of Holland, Michigan, in Allegan County. It is owned and operated by the West Michigan Airport Authority.

• Runway Information: The airport has one asphalt runway, designated 8/26, measuring 6,002 by 100 feet. The runway surface is grooved and reported to be in good condition. Runway 8 has a right traffic pattern, while Runway 26 has a left traffic pattern. Both runways have precision markings and 4-light PAPI visual slope indicators.
• Facilities and Services: KBIV has a terminal/fixed-base operator (FBO) building, corporate hangars, and T-hangars. Flight Level Aviation, the FBO, provides services including fuel (100LL and Jet A+), aircraft maintenance, charter services, and flight instruction. The airport does not have a control tower.
• Usage: The airport serves general aviation, accommodating aircraft from light sport planes to business jets. It is a key asset for local businesses in Holland and Zeeland, supporting industrial growth by facilitating travel for customers and executives. Approximately 35,000 annual aircraft operations occur at BIV.
• Historical Significance: The airport began as a private grass strip in 1942, established by Gradus Geurink. It was paved in 1962 and became a public airport in 1986 when acquired by the City of Holland. In 2008, ownership transferred to the West Michigan Airport Authority.

*Sources researched: skyvector.com, airnav.com, estmichiganregionalairport.com, en.wikipedia.org*