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Nearest Airport to Big Rapids: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Big Rapids is Muskegon County Airport (MKG), about 85 km (53 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), 91 km away.

Closest airport MKG Muskegon County Airport 85 km · 53 mi · ~1 h 31 min by car
Closest international GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport 91 km · 57 mi · ~1 h 37 min by car

Airports near Big Rapids

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    Muskegon County Airport Flag of United StatesMuskegon, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MKG 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
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    Manistee County Blacker Airport Flag of United StatesManistee, United States · Airfield Airports in United States
    MBL 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
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    Gerald R. Ford International Airport Flag of United StatesGrand Rapids, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GRR 91 km57 mi · ~1 h 37 min
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    MBS International Airport Flag of United StatesFreeland, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MBS 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
  5. 5
    Cherry Capital Airport Flag of United StatesTraverse City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TVC 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 05 min
  6. 6
    Capital Region International Airport Flag of United StatesLansing, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAN 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
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    Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field Flag of United StatesBattle Creek, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BTL 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
  8. 8
    Bishop International Airport Flag of United StatesFlint, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FNT 162 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min
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    Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Flag of United StatesKalamazoo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AZO 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 55 min
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    Charlevoix Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesCharlevoix, United States · Airfield Airports in United States
    KCVX 179 km111 mi · ~3 h 12 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Big Rapids; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Big Rapids?

The nearest airport to Big Rapids is Muskegon County Airport (MKG), about 85 km (53 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), 91 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Big Rapids?

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is 91 km from Big Rapids in a straight line — roughly 1 h 37 min by car.

What other airports are near Big Rapids?

Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL) — 88 km, Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) — 91 km and MBS International Airport (MBS) — 114 km.

How long does it take to get from Big Rapids to Muskegon County Airport?

About 1 h 31 min by car for the 85 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.