W. K. Kellogg Regional Airport

Infobox Airport
name = W. K. Kellogg Regional Airport
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IATA = BTL
ICAO = KBTL
type = Public
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operator = City of Battle Creek, Michigan
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location = Battle Creek, Michigan
elevation-f = 952
elevation-m = 290
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r1-number = 5/23
r1-length-f = 10,003
r1-length-m = 3,049
r1-surface = Asphalt
r2-number = 9/27
r2-length-f = 4,018
r2-length-m = 1,225
r2-surface = Asphalt
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r3-number = 13/31
r3-length-f = 4,835
r3-length-m = 1,474
r3-surface = Asphalt
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W. K. Kellogg Regional Airport Airport codes|BTL|KBTL is a general aviation, air cargo, and corporate flight facility located just west of Battle Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan, USA. The airport is home to Western Michigan University College of Aviation, Duncan Aviation – the nation’s largest family-owned aircraft refurbishing company, WACO Classic Aircraft Corporation, Federal Express regional truck distribution facility, and other aviation businesses. The Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival is held here as well.

In addition, the airfield is also home of the 110th Fighter Wing unit of the Michigan Air National Guard. The 110th Fighter Wing is the parent wing of the 172nd Fighter Squadron, which flies the A-10 Thunderbolt II.

Facilities

W. K. Kellogg Regional Airport has 3 runways. Runway 9/27 has been closed.

Runways

* Runway 5/23: 10,003 x 150 ft. (3,049 x 46 m), Surface: Asphalt
* Runway 9/27: 4,018 x 150 ft. (1,225 x 46 m), Surface: Asphalt (Runway Closed)
* Runway 13/31: 4,835 x 100 ft. (1,474 x 30 m), Surface: Asphalt

Transit

* The airport is accessible by road from Helmer Rd, and is located near I-94.

History

During World War II the airfield was used by the United States Army Air Force

ee also

* Michigan World War II Army Airfields

External links

* [http://ci.battle-creek.mi.us/services/Airport/Overview.htm City of Battle Creek, Regional Airport Services.]
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* [http://www.bcballoons.com/ Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival.]
* [http://www.wacoclassic.com/ WACO Classic Aircraft Corporation.]
* [http://www.mibatt.ang.af.mil/battlecreek/index.htm 110th Fighter Wing, Michigan Air National Guard.]