KBIV

VFR

WEST MICHIGAN RGNL

HOLLAND · MICHIGAN

Elev
697.9'
Longest RWY
6,002'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBIV
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,697.9'
MSL · field 697.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +2 · X/W 11 kt R

METAR & TAF KBIV

Current METAR

Observed 03:53Z

KBIV 280353Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM BKN095 BKN110 16/15 A2959 RMK AO2 PK WND 12026/0314 WSHFT 0304 RAE34 SLP020 P0003 T01610150
Wind
160° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.59 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,395 ft
Ceiling
9,500 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM S
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
BIV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MATTHEW NEYENS
Address
60 GEURINK BLVD, HOLLAND MI 49423-7847

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0600-2200
  • SAT-SUN · 0700-2100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 11 kt
RWY 08
076°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
11 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 076° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,698 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored76° / 256°6,002 ftASPH08 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 4-box left(3°)6', tree, 280' from thr, 494' R of cntrln, slope 13
26PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR37', tree, 1297' from thr, 576' R of cntrln, slope 29

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 26
LD · CAT I
BIV
110.55
ILS OR LOC RWY 26
KBIV · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery when Great Lakes Approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Radio call sign is "Holland."Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • There is activity or increased intensity of the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 26, runway end identifier lights for runway 08, precision approach path indicators for runways 08 and 26, and high intensity runway lights for runways 08 and 26 on the CTAF frequency. The high intensity runway lights for runways 08 and 26 are preset to low intensity.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Transient aircraft must call ahead for hangar storage.Show FAA
  • 1For airport attendance and during emergencies call 616-392-7831.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager cell phone number is 248-410-1402.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KBIV

Answer card
ICAO
KBIV
Name
WEST MICHIGAN RGNL
Location
HOLLAND, MICHIGAN
Elevation
697.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,697.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 6,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

West Michigan Rgnl sits in Holland, Michigan. The field elevation is 697.9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 08/26, which is 6,002 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. The airport uses the call sign "Holland." The published pattern altitude is not listed, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The airport has one ILS approach to runway 26. That matters if the weather starts to come down on the lakeshore. Avflight Holland is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Transient aircraft must call ahead for hangar storage. For airport attendance and emergencies, use the published airport phone number. Clearance delivery is on 123.95. Great Lakes Approach and Departure are on 133.825 and 290.35. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05.

The published remarks also note that runway 08 and 26 lighting is tied to CTAF. The high intensity runway lights are preset to low intensity. If you are new to the field, verify the current Chart Supplement for any local procedures before arrival. That is especially smart here because the airport sits near the Lake Michigan shoreline. Weather can change fast. Low ceilings can affect the ILS runway quickly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KBIV and can a business jet use it?
KBIV has one runway, 08/26. It is 6,002 ft long. That gives more room than a short GA strip. The actual go or no-go still depends on weight, weather, runway condition and your performance numbers.
What ILS approach is available at West Michigan Rgnl?
There is one ILS approach at KBIV. It serves runway 26. If you are planning an IFR arrival, confirm the current procedure and minimums in the current FAA Chart Supplement before you launch.
Is KBIV towered or non-towered?
KBIV is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.05 for self-announce traffic. Keep an ear on the published Great Lakes frequencies if you are getting IFR services.
What is the pattern altitude at KBIV?
The published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KBIV?
Avflight Holland is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead if you need hangar storage or airport attendance.
What are the tower or approach frequencies for KBIV?
KBIV has no control tower. Published frequencies include clearance delivery 123.95. Great Lakes Approach and Departure are on 133.825 and 290.35. CTAF and UNICOM are on 123.05.
Can I get after-hours help or airport attendance at KBIV?
The published remarks say to call 616-392-7831 for airport attendance and during emergencies. If Great Lakes Approach is closed, clearance delivery is handled through Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.
Are there any lighting details I should know for runway 26 at KBIV?
Yes. The published remarks say the runway 26 approach lighting, runway end identifier lights, PAPI and high intensity runway lights are activated on CTAF. The high intensity runway lights are preset to low intensity.

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