HURON COUNTY MEML (KBAX)
Bad Axe, Michigan · Huron County · 1 miles S of city
Huron County Meml (KBAX) is a non-towered public-use airport in Bad Axe, Michigan at 764 ft MSL, with 2 runways (longest 5,000 ft asphalt). It is classified as a General Aviation (Local) airport in the FAA's NPIAS.
Airport information
FAA identifierBAX
ICAO identifierKBAX
Elevation763.8 ft MSL
Latitude43.78023° N
Longitude82.98542° W
Magnetic variation5W
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Local
Based aircraft20
Planned development (2025–29)$4,861,000
Sectional chartDETROIT
ARTCCCleveland Center
Flight ServiceLansing
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1949/10
Fuel available100LL, A+
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityBAX
AttendedALL / MON-FRI / 0830-1630
ManagerChris Jackson
Manager phone989-269-6511
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,495 × 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | 04: P4L, displaced 300 ft · 22: P4L |
| 17/35 | 5,000 × 75 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | 17: P4L · 35: P4L |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 123.075 | — |
| UNICOM | 123.075 | — |
| FREELAND RCAG | 127.7 | — |
| FREELAND RCAG | 290.425 | — |
Weather stations
- AWOS-3P · 989-269-4137
Airport remarks
- DEER & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- ADMIN BLDG ACES: PRESS V, THEN III & II SIMUL, THEN I.
- TURBO PROP & JET LANDING FEE WAIVED WITH FUEL PURCHASE.
- FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0224/0490.
- MIRL RYS 04/22 & 17/35 OPER DUSK-2130; TO INCR INTST & AFT 2130 ACTVT - CTAF. ACTVT PAPI RYS 4, 17, 22, & 35 AND REIL RYS 17 & 35 - CTAF.
- ARPT UNATNDD WEEKENDS & MAJOR HOLS.
- APCH SLP 20:1 TO DTHR.
Nearby food & lodging
Food & drink
- Pete's Bar1.6 mi
- Green Clean Bean1.7 mi
- China King1.7 mi
- Cousin's Food & Spirits1.7 mi
- Emma's Coffee House1.7 mi
- Peppermill2.1 mi
Lodging
- Frank's Place1.6 mi
Nearby places © OpenStreetMap contributors
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
