Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (BTL)

Battle Creek, US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport

ICAO

KBTL

IATA

BTL

Elevation

952 ft

Region

US-MI

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KBTL

Local Code: BTL

Location: 42.307301° N, -85.251503° E

Continent: NA

Type: Medium Airport

Keywords: W K Kellogg

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (KBTL) generally receives positive sentiment, particularly concerning its role as a host for major events like the Field of Flight Airshow, which is widely praised as a safe, affordable, and family-friendly experience. Traveler reviews, however, are predominantly focused on these events rather than the day-to-day commercial or general aviation traveler experience.

What Travelers Love

Field of Flight Airshow: Attendees consistently rave about the annual airshow, highlighting thrilling performances by military jets, stunt planes, and hot air balloons, along with carnival fun. It is considered the best airshow in Michigan and a fantastic local experience.
Family-Friendly Environment: The airport, especially during events, is regarded as a very safe venue, affordable, and family-friendly with awe-inspiring moments.
Clean Facilities (during events): The venue is praised for having clean facilities, particularly during the airshow.
Dedicated Customs & Border Protection: The airport offers dedicated clearances for aircraft and cargo arriving from foreign points of departure in a non-congested setting, with current estimated immigration wait times around 8 minutes.
Parking Amenities: Parking options include free shuttle service and 24/7 security.
New Dining Option: A new San Francisco Latin American Cuisine restaurant recently opened within the WACO Aircraft Corporation at the airport, offering an upscale twist on various Latin American flavors.

Common Complaints

Crowd and Traffic Management (during events): While the airshow is popular, it can be crowded, and some visitors have experienced frustration due to traffic management issues leading to long wait times before entering the event.
Limited Public Transportation: Public transportation options to the airport may be limited, particularly during large events, suggesting reliance on private vehicles.
Food Pricing (during events): Some reviewers have indicated that food pricing at events was high relative to expectations.
Runway Condition: One runway (05R/23L) has been noted for extensive cracking and vegetation.

Overall, Battle Creek Executive Airport excels as a host for large public events, offering a memorable and accessible experience. However, there is limited recent feedback available from general commercial travelers regarding typical terminal amenities, cleanliness outside of events, or routine security wait times, suggesting that most traveler interaction is event-driven.

Generated True weeks ago

This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Airport Routes

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Destination	IATA	City	Aircraft Type	Airline	Details	Route Map
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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`05/23`	10003 ft	150 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`09/27`	4018 ft	150 ft	ASP	Closed
`13/31`	4835 ft	100 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
A/D	KALAMAZOO APP/DEP	`119.2 MHz`
ATIS	ATIS	`128.325 MHz`
CTAF	CTAF	`118.5 MHz`
GND	GND	`121.7 MHz`
OPS	ANG OPS	`32.35 MHz`
RDO	LANSING RDO	`122.2 MHz`
TWR	BATTLE CREEK TWR	`126.825 MHz`
UNIC	UNICOM	`122.95 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`BT`	Batol	NDB	`272 kHz`
`BTL`	Battle Creek	VORTAC	`109400 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Information

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