Battle Creek Executive At Kellogg Field

BTL · KBTL · Battle Creek, MI · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
952 ft MSL
Longest runway
10,004 ft 05L/23R
Runways
3
Mag var
4W
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:14 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:56 AM10:56Z
Sunrise07:24 AM11:24Z
Sunset07:46 PM23:46Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:14 PM00:14Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:14 PM → 06:56 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:46 PM → 06:24 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 040°downwind 310°base 220°final 130°45° entry133105L23R05R23L

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
130° mag · 126° true
Dimensions
4,837 × 100 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
126.825
More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
920 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Pole, 17 ft, 474 ft from threshold, 57 ft R of centerline — 16:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
42 ft
TDZ elevation
926 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
4,837 / 4,837 / 4,837 / 4,837 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 40k, Double wheel 65k, Dual tandem 100k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Battle Creek”
ATIS
128.325

Taxi & takeoff

“Battle Creek”
Ground — primary
121.7
Tower — primary
126.825

Departure & arrival

“Great Lakes”
App/Dep
121.2

Also

CTAF
126.825
UNICOM
122.95
Flight service
127.55 LOW

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (4 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
46.85ANG OPS
239.25APCH/P DEP/P
243.0EMERG
307.175GOSHEN RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 23R
RunwayILS
RWY 23RILS · CAT I · LOC 110.5 (BTL) · GS 2.98°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

VIO 115.95
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
VIO · Victory VOR/DME 115.95 · 106Y High r163° / 30.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KBTL / BTL
Coordinates
42.3065, -85.2501
Elevation
952 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4W
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Tower hours
0700-2300
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC 0700-2300; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
Weather station
ASOS · 128.325 · ☎ 269-964-0283
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
LANSING · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
BTL
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
3 W

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Aerobatic Practice — to 7000MSL · SUNRISE TO SUNSET YEAR ROUND.

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 23R; REIL RWY 05L, 05R, 23L, 13, & 31; PAPI RWY 05L, 23R, 05R, 23L, 13, & 31; HIRL RWY 05L/23R; MIRL RWY 05R/23L & 13/31 - CTAF.; SNOW REMOVAL OPS INPR DRG WINTER MONTHS; EQPT OPRS MNT CTAF WHEN ATCT CLSD. on 126.825Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 05L: 4-light PAPI (left) · 23R: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 13: 4-light PAPI (left) · 31: 4-light PAPI (left) · 05R: 4-light PAPI (left) · 23L: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
HIGH
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF BATTLE CREEK
15551 SOUTH AIRPORT RD, BATTLE CREEK, MI
269-966-3470
Manager
PHILIP KROLL
15551 SOUTH AIRPORT RD, BATTLE CREEK, MI
269-966-3470
Remarks FAA · 15 notes

General

  • DEER & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • 24 HRS PN FOR CUST, CALL 269-965-3349.
  • TWY F RSTRD TO DOD/MIL USE ONLY.
  • MILITARY: ANG: BASH LEVELS AS DEFINED IN AFI 91-202.
  • MILITARY: ANG: APN/TWY USBL ONLY O/R, OTRW CLSD - COORD WITH 110TH WING SAFETY AT C269-969-3438.
  • EXTSV PILOT TRG WI 25 NM OF ARPT.
  • ARPT FICON MNTD WKDAYS 0700-1530; NOT MNTD ALL OTR TIMES.
  • SNOW REMOVAL OPS INPR DRG WINTER MONTHS; EQPT OPRS MNT CTAF WHEN ATCT CLSD.
  • MOWING OPS INPR MAR-OCT.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
  • VOLUNTARY NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS IN EFCT. SEE FLY QUIET PROGRAM AT WWW.FLYBTL.COM.

Runways

  • RIGHT TFC WHEN TWR CLSD.
  • RIGHT TFC WHEN TWR CLSD.
  • EXTSV CRACKING & VEGETATION.

Lighting

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 23R; REIL RWY 05L, 05R, 23L, 13, & 31; PAPI RWY 05L, 23R, 05R, 23L, 13, & 31; HIRL RWY 05L/23R; MIRL RWY 05R/23L & 13/31 - CTAF.
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About KBTL

Battle Creek Executive At Kellogg Field (BTL · KBTL) is an airport in Battle Creek, MI, at 952 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 10,004 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBTL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KBTL have a control tower?

Yes. Battle Creek Executive At Kellogg Field has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KBTL?

Battle Creek Executive At Kellogg Field has 3 runways; the longest is 10,004 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KBTL?

Battle Creek Executive At Kellogg Field is in Battle Creek, MI, at an elevation of 952 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3065, -85.2501.

More about KBTL

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