Manistee County Blacker Airport Guide

IATA MBLICAO KMBLManisteeUpdated 2026-10-13
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Manistee County Blacker Airport is a public airport on Airport Road, about 3 nautical miles northeast of downtown Manistee in northwest Lower Michigan. It also serves the Ludington area and the lakeshore communities along Lake Michigan.

Contour Airlines flies two daily round trips to Chicago O'Hare, a flight of about 90 minutes. Interline agreements with American, Alaska, JetBlue and United let passengers connect onward to more than 150 destinations. Frontier Airlines served Milwaukee from the airport under the Essential Air Service program until March 2012.

Most traffic is general aviation. In the 12 months ending December 2019 the airport logged 5,315 aircraft operations, about 15 a day, of which 75 percent were general aviation and 19 percent scheduled commercial. Orchard Beach Aviation is the fixed base operator. Enterprise and National have rental car counters inside the terminal, and a single parking lot sits beside the building.

Services

4 of 6 available

Compare 4 listed options at Manistee County Blacker Airport, spanning parking, car rentals, hotels and shuttles. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Manistee County Blacker Airport.

Location

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Key facts

Size
10K passengers (2021)2 runways
Location
44.273, -86.246
Operator
Manistee County-Blacker Airport Authority

Terminals

1 terminal

Manistee County Blacker Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Main Terminal, handling domestic flights for around 1 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

  • Main TerminalDomestic

    Contour Airlines

Nearby cities

2 cities

Manistee County Blacker Airport is closest to Manistee (5 km southwest), and also serves Ludington and other nearby areas. With 2 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

  • Manistee5 km southwest
  • Ludington45 km south

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Manistee County Blacker Airport?

Manistee County Blacker Airport uses the following codes: IATA: MBL, ICAO: KMBL. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Manistee County Blacker Airport located?

Manistee County Blacker Airport is located in Manistee, Michigan, United States. The airport coordinates are 44.2727°, -86.2465°.

What services are available at Manistee County Blacker Airport?

Manistee County Blacker Airport offers: 1 parking options, 1 car rental companies, 1 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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