MBS International Airport – MBS Saginaw

MBS International Airport is serving routes for Midland, Bay City and Saginaw and is situated in Freeland, Michigan. The Federal Aviation Administration National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems categorizes it as a non-hub primary commercial service facility for 2017-2021. The airport was previously known as Tri-City Airport or Freeland Tri-City Airport until it was named forming the initials of the three communities, Midland, Bay County and Saginaw.

Best Time to Visit

MBS International Airport has a land area of 13-square kilometers with two runways. In 2017, airline operations summed up to 20,358 with 23 aircrafts 5 of which are single-engine, 7 multi-engines, 11 jets and 1 helicopter. The airport has declined in air service and passenger traffic because it cannot compete with the low prices offered by the nearby airport. The busiest routes in MBS are destinations going to and from Detroit, Chicago, and Minneapolis served by Delta and United. To keep up with competition, MBS recently built a 75,000-square foot, state-of-the-art terminal. It now has more concession options, a larger and more efficient baggage counters and passenger screening, improved and convenient parking and energy efficient construction. It has maintained the ease and convenience guests previously enjoyed plus incorporating modern and functional designs.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Best Western Valley Plaza Inn, one of the closest hotels from the MBS Airport located 6.20 miles drive. In Saginaw, the nearest hotels are Sleep-ess Inn and Curry’s Motel where the airport can be reached in 10 minutes. All three hotels are located near the city center.

Bishop International Airport in Flint serves as an alternative lower cost airport providing more flights and destinations.