Airport
Mackinac Island Airport (MCD)
Mackinac Island Airport is a small year-round general aviation gateway on Mackinac Island, Michigan, serving private and charter flights to the Straits of Mackinac region. From the airport, travelers continue on foot, by bicycle or by horse-drawn taxi to downtown, Grand Hotel and other island destinations.
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About Mackinac Island Airport
Located about one nautical mile northwest of downtown Mackinac Island, Mackinac Island Airport is a public-use general aviation airport serving Mackinac Island and the surrounding Straits of Mackinac region in Michigan. The airport is owned and operated by the Mackinac Island State Parks Commission and remains open year-round for private and charter aircraft.
The airport features a single 3,500-foot lighted runway and a small terminal used by general aviation traffic, charter flights and winter air-taxi services. Because motor vehicles are prohibited on Mackinac Island, the airport is an important link for residents, workers, tourists and supplies, particularly in winter when ferry service can pause due to ice.
The compact terminal includes lobby seating, restrooms, Wi-Fi, vending machines, a pilot lounge and an AWOS weather monitor. There is no FBO or fuel service at the airport, and commercial airlines do not land on the island; nearby mainland alternatives include Pellston Regional, Chippewa County International and Cherry Capital airports.
From the airport, downtown shops, restaurants and lodging along Main Street are about 1.8 miles to the south. Travelers continue on foot, by bicycle or by horse-drawn taxi, making the airport a convenient entry point for visiting Grand Hotel, Fort Mackinac and the rest of the island.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Mackinac Island Airport has one small passenger terminal building serving general aviation and charter flights. There are no separate domestic or international terminals, and commercial airlines do not operate scheduled service at the airport.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Mackinac Island Airport
Transfers
Arrange private transfers from Mackinac Island Airport to downtown hotels, inns and vacation rentals, using the island's horse-drawn taxi service since motor vehicles are not permitted.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a horse-drawn carriage and driver by the hour for flexible travel from Mackinac Island Airport to downtown, Grand Hotel, Fort Mackinac and other island points.
Car Rental
Car rental is not available on Mackinac Island because motor vehicles are banned; travelers who need a car can pick one up on the mainland before taking the ferry or a charter flight.
Bus & Group Transfers
Arrange horse-drawn group carriages for families, wedding parties and tour groups arriving at Mackinac Island Airport and traveling to downtown venues and lodging.
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