Ford Airport — Kingsford, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Ford Airport (Kingsford) is IMT — its ICAO code is KIMT.
Distance & flight time from IMT
Ford Airport
IMT is the code for Ford Airport, located in Kingsford in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and serving the Iron Mountain-Kingsford area near the Wisconsin border. The airport takes its name from Henry Ford, who built a nearby sawmill and airfield in the early 20th century as part of his automotive supply operations, giving it a distinctive industrial heritage tied to the Ford Motor Company's use of Upper Peninsula timber. Today IMT offers Essential Air Service-supported flights connecting the region to hubs like Minneapolis, vital for a sparsely populated area otherwise reliant on long highway drives. The airport also supports general aviation, medical flights, and winter sports tourism tied to the region's snowmobiling and skiing attractions.
Runways at Ford Airport (IMT)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6502 ft (1982 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 13/31 | 3810 ft (1161 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Ford Airport (IMT)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 119.025 MHz |
| CNTR | MINNEAPOLIS CNTR | 121.25 MHz |
| RDO | GREEN BAY RDO | 111.2 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near Ford Airport (IMT)
- Delta County Airport (ESC) — 80.3 km (49.9 mi)
- Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (MQT) — 81.1 km (50.4 mi)
- Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (RHI) — 107.1 km (66.5 mi)
- Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) — 148.5 km (92.3 mi)
- Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) — 152.7 km (94.9 mi)
- Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW) — 154.3 km (95.9 mi)
- Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) — 168.0 km (104.4 mi)
- Appleton International Airport (ATW) — 176.4 km (109.6 mi)
IMT's Ford Airport name reflects its origin as a Henry Ford-era airfield; searchers should note it relies on Essential Air Service subsidies to maintain scheduled flights to Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Ford Airport?
The IATA code for Ford Airport is IMT.
What is the ICAO code for Ford Airport?
The ICAO code for Ford Airport is KIMT. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.