Mackinac Island Airport

at Mackinac Island Airport

From Ken Green on 15-Oct-2009

Second time to this airport, now the FBO building is finished. I love the area and certainly the destination. Midwesterners seem so friendly. This FBO helped obtain a taxi, took our pictures for us and accommodated us every way possible.
 

From Paul Dettinger on 03-Aug-2009

This is my 2nd trip to MCD. Great facility even with a $21 landing fee. Super clean rest rooms and flight planning center at the ranger station on the airport. 2mi walk to town and rent bikes for a lap of the island. The horse taxi is slow and not much faster if any than walking so we walked. No fuel available at the island so be prepared.
 

From Bruce Lefkow on 20-Oct-2008

Went to Island this year later in the fall of 2008. Airport is complete and really nice attitudes at the airport are also better. Called ahead for taxi. Airport closed for the night at 5pm but Mackinaw County airport heard the call and called for a taxi on the for us, Great Help! When arrived horse taxi was waiting. Great trip but a touch cool, will try to go before October when the weather is warmer. Stayed at the Chippewa on the water. Ask for a room facing the lake. Will be back next year!
 

From David Schutt on 19-Sep-2008

I agree with the last two comments with some further clarification. Landing fee is $10.50 for a single engine. Overnight parking is also $10.50 per night so if you fly in and stay 2 nights you'll owe $31.50. Well worth it. A great place to visit, especially if you bring folding bikes. Good runway, nice tie down area. Stayed at Main Street Inn and Suites and was pleased with both facility and staff.
 

From William Sawyer on 17-Sep-2008

I think you'll agree with the previous comments - this airport provides one of the best, if not the best, view on approach. The facilities are nice and give you everything you need. It is a short (and beautiful) walk into town and honestly, unless you have a lot of luggage, you really don't need a taxi. There is no FBO on the island, so the staff at the airport really is there only to collect landing fees. Compare the tie-down/landing fees to the ferry costs and you're still getting a great deal. It's worth it to maintain this great airport. I'd recommend Mission Point for a hotel - great location and nice staff.
 

From E.D. Atkins on 10-Aug-2008

Great strip and beautiful FBO and the most beautiful approach you can imagine. Even the best service would pale in comparison to such natural beauty...So the folks at Mackinac don't even try. Two park rangers in the FBO won't lift a finger to assist for sure and are positively indifferent. Forty two dollars for landing fee and tie down for one night and no tie down ropes in sight. Regardless, we had a nice visit. The taxi (we had called ahead) did not show so we hoofed it to town...An absolutely beautiful and easy 2 mile walk. Mackinac was overrun with people in early August but we found a room at the Pontiac Lodge. $165/night for a most basic room, but clean and well located, Rent bikes for a ride on the perimeter road around the island and you can stop and see sights along the way...and even stop for a swim.
 

From Justin Patterson on 02-Jul-2008

Traveled to Mackinac Island on June 28th 2008 and had an excellent stay. Broke out at minimums on the VOR-A and circled to runway 26 with no issues, while on final for 26 we were called by airport staff via Unicom and asked if we needed a taxi and we declined and said we planned to make it on foot, she then preceded to say that once off the runway we could go ahead and park next to the PC-12. Once in the terminal we were charged the $10.50 landing fee and gave the code to get into the terminal after hours and we were on our way. Overall great experience will be back!
 

From Bruce Lefkow on 28-Feb-2008

Went to the Island in late September 2007. Paid approx 10.50 per night for parking. Not any help at ramp except to collect fee. Remodeling airport looks like it will be nice when done. Stayed at the Chippewa around right down town. Great Island to visit but airport could use a little more service if you have to pay a per night fee.
 

From Duane Bentley on 06-Sep-2007

Nice runway and tie downs. The FBO is undergoing remodeling. One nice young man at small desk who picks up your $10.50 fee for landing, and he also points out the red phone for calling the horse drawn taxi. It's 2 miles to the city if you decide to walk. Call ahead on Unicom for the taxi. If he answers, you can request the taxi ahead of time. Otherwise it can take up to 20 minutes to get one out to you.
 

From Richard Traunero on 16-Jul-2007

Great one-day stop! Like a step back in time. Airport has no fuel, but is manned. FBO bldg is being remodeled and will be very nice eventually. They do have restrooms and computer flight planning. Horse taxi is $6.50 per person one way, and there is nothing wrong with it. Bike ride around the island is fun.
 

From Robert Cochell on 28-Jun-2007

Scenic destination, the Stonecliffe is best for the dollar, best views and easy walk to the airport, there is a gate through the fence on the rwy 8 taxiway. Very accommodating airport personnel and as others have noted...NO Fuel... But St Ignace is only 5 miles away if you need fuel. The horse taxi is to be avoided, bring your folding bike if possible as the taxi is $6.50 per person for any distance, plus tip. The ride to Stonecliffe is 4-minutes, a 7-minute walk or 3-minutes on the bike. Wife absolutely loved the place.
 

From Don Kleinschmidt on 28-Jun-2007

Great destination. Paid $21.00 for overnight and $13.00 each way for transportation (horse) into town. The Woods restaurant is located near the airport (walking distance) ask directions. Bring your own tie down ropes.