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KMBS

MBS

MBS International Airport · Freeland

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
668 ft / 204 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.10 MHz (SAGINAW TWR)
Runway Summary
05/238,002 ftAsphaltLIGHTED
14/326,400 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for MBS International Airport (KMBS), United States. This facility features 2 active runways with an elevation of 668 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
MBS International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KMBS / MBS
Municipality
Freeland
Country
Region
US-MI
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 05 / 23
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 8,002 ft / 2,439 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 45.5° / 225.5°
RWY 05
108.70 MHz
ID: MBS | CRS: 53°
RWY 23
108.70 MHz
ID: TQR | CRS: 233°
Runway 14 / 32
LIGHTED
Length: 6,400 ft / 1,951 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 135.7° / 315.7°
RWY 14
No ILS
RWY 32
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

A/D SAGINAW APP/DEP
120.95 MHz
ATIS ATIS
118.60 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.85 MHz
CTAF CTAF
120.10 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
RDO LANSING RDO
122.20 MHz
TWR SAGINAW TWR
120.10 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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Alternatives in the vicinity.

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KPTK ILS
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KGRR ILS
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KMTC ILS
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Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified