Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport — Kalamazoo, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (Kalamazoo) is AZO — its ICAO code is KAZO.
Distance & flight time from AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport serves both Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, two southwestern Michigan cities close enough to share a single regional airport. AZO's elevation is 874 feet, and the airport operates three runways, ample capacity for a field serving a mid-sized metro area. Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field, a separate general aviation field in the same twin-city area, lies just under 26 kilometers away. Grand Rapids' Gerald R. Ford International Airport lies roughly 72 kilometers north, while South Bend International in Indiana sits about 86 kilometers to the southwest. The airport's dual-city name reflects its position roughly between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, drawing passengers from both communities rather than favoring either one.
Runways at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3438 ft (1048 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 09/27 | 2800 ft (853 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | ASP |
| 17/35 | 6502 ft (1982 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 119.2 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.25 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.75 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.3 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | LANSING RDO | 109 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)
- Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (BTL) — 25.9 km (16.1 mi)
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) — 72.2 km (44.9 mi)
- South Bend International Airport (SBN) — 86.1 km (53.5 mi)
- Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field (JXN) — 89.5 km (55.6 mi)
- Capital Region International Airport (LAN) — 99.6 km (61.9 mi)
- Muskegon County Airport (MKG) — 118.4 km (73.6 mi)
- Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC) — 120.5 km (74.9 mi)
- Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) — 142.4 km (88.5 mi)
Travelers from either Kalamazoo or Battle Creek search AZO to book the same shared regional airport, sometimes after mistakenly looking up Kellogg Field instead. Airlines list flights under the combined code, which can confuse passengers expecting separate airports for each city.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport?
The IATA code for Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is AZO.
What is the ICAO code for Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport?
The ICAO code for Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is KAZO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.