Airport
Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL)
Manistee County Blacker Airport is the main air gateway to Manistee and northwestern Michigan's Lake Michigan shoreline. Compare transfer options to downtown Manistee, Traverse City, Frankfort, Ludington, and nearby beach and resort communities, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Manistee County Blacker Airport
Opened in 1940 and serving scheduled commercial flights since 1961, Manistee County Blacker Airport is the primary air gateway for Manistee County and the Lake Michigan shoreline region of northwestern Michigan.
Located about 3 miles northeast of downtown Manistee, the airport operates a single passenger terminal. Contour Airlines currently offers twice-daily regional jet service to Chicago O'Hare, connecting travelers to more than 150 destinations through interline partners.
Ground transportation includes in-terminal rental cars from Enterprise and National, taxis, Dial-a-Ride service, and shuttle providers serving Traverse City, Frankfort, and other northern Michigan communities. Free parking makes the airport convenient for regional travelers.
The airport also supports general aviation through Orchard Beach Aviation, with fuel, tie-downs, and aircraft services available. Its small scale keeps check-in, screening, and boarding quick and close together, making it a practical gateway for visitors to the Manistee area.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Manistee County Blacker Airport operates one passenger terminal that handles all scheduled commercial and general aviation passenger activity. Contour Airlines flights between Manistee and Chicago O'Hare depart from this single terminal building.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Manistee County Blacker Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Manistee County Blacker Airport to hotels, vacation rentals, and destinations across Manistee and northwestern Michigan.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events, or trips around Manistee and the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Enterprise or National at Manistee County Blacker Airport for independent travel around Manistee and onward journeys to Traverse City and other northern Michigan destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Manistee County Blacker Airport, hotels, event venues, and destinations along the Lake Michigan coast.
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