
Regional airport · Kalamazoo, United States
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
- Elevation
- 874 ft
- Coordinates
- 42°14′N 85°33′W
- Local time
- America/Detroit
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Field information
KAZO runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (KAZO/AZO) has 3 runways; the longest, 17/35, is 6,502 ft (1,982 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index B. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KAZO, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Detroit
Country
United States
US
Municipality
Kalamazoo
Elevation
874 ft
Position
42.2321, -85.5496
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
ARFF index B
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · KAZO
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 6,502 ft (1,982 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 05/23 | 3,438 ft (1,048 m) | 100 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 09/27 | 2,800 ft (853 m) | 60 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at KAZO.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (KAZO / AZO) in Kalamazoo, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KAZO is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at KAZO
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at KAZO
Direct FBO and handler coordination at KAZO covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at KAZO
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KAZO is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to KAZO
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KAZO: 42° 13′ 56″ N 85° 32′ 59″ W; elevation 874 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Kalamazoo
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kalamazoo. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KAZO.
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Cargo Operations at KAZO
Support for freighter operations into KAZO covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where KAZO sits in the network
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Operating into KAZO?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International — one desk for the whole trip.