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Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport
Pellston, United States
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Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport
Pellston, United States
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Northern Michigan's gateway to the Great Lakes region.
Location
Pellston, United States
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN/KPLN) is a public-use general aviation and commercial airport located in Pellston, Michigan, in the northern Lower Peninsula. It serves the Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Mackinaw City area, as well as nearby Mackinac Island during warmer months.
The airport is owned and operated by Emmet County and is known for recording some of the coldest temperatures in the contiguous United States during winter months, earning it the informal nickname 'the icebox of the nation.' Despite its small size, it provides essential air service to a region that sees significant seasonal tourism activity.
Commercial service at PLN is limited but important for the region, connecting travelers to major hub airports. The airport also supports significant general aviation traffic, charter flights, and air medical services.
Terminals
The airport features a single small terminal building designed to handle the modest passenger volumes typical of a regional commercial and general aviation facility.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars and limited taxi or rideshare services connecting passengers to Pellston, Petoskey, and surrounding communities.
Airlines here
SkyWest Airlines, operating as United Express, has provided scheduled commercial service connecting Pellston to major hub airports such as Chicago O'Hare.
Notable facts
- ›Pellston is known as one of the coldest spots in the contiguous United States, frequently recording extremely low winter temperatures.
- ›The airport serves as a key access point for tourists heading to Mackinac Island during the summer season.
- ›The facility is owned and operated by Emmet County, Michigan.
- ›The airport supports air medical and emergency services for the northern Lower Peninsula region.
- ›Elevation at the airport is approximately 721 feet above mean sea level.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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