Mackinac Island Airport
KMCD, Mackinac Island, MI
- Longest runway
- 08/26 (3,501 ft)
About 1 mile to downtown by carriage or bike
Mackinac Island airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island Airport has a 3,500-foot runway for turboprops and small aircraft, and Pellston Regional handles jets about 30 minutes from the ferries.
- Main airport
- MCD / KMCD
- Elevation
- 739 ft
- Longest runway
- 08/26 (3,501 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Mackinac Island
Cars are not allowed on the island, so arrivals continue by horse-drawn taxi or bicycle.
Summer is the main season; the island is quiet in winter.
Mackinac Island Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport
KPLN, Pellston, MI
- Longest runway
- 14/32 (6,513 ft)
About 20 minutes to Harbor Springs and Petoskey, and 20 minutes to Mackinaw City
Pellston Regional airport guideBefore You Book Mackinac Island
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Aircraft Size
Turboprops land on the island; jets use Pellston and connect by ferry from Mackinaw City.
No Cars
Plan for carriage or bike transport to your hotel.
When Demand Peaks in Mackinac Island
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- June to August
- Peak season.
- June
- The Lilac Festival.
Flight Times and Prices to Mackinac Island
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to MCD for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 633 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,945 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$28,500 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,399 mi | 3 hr 25 min$15,000–$21,500 | 3 hr 15 min$18,100–$23,000 | 3 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,108 mi | 2 hr 40 min$11,600–$16,800 | 2 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 322 mi | 1 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,260 mi | 3 hr$13,100–$19,000 | 2 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,007 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr$37,000–$56,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,716 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 40 min$20,500–$25,500 | 3 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Mackinac Island
A turboprop is the best fit for the island; light and midsize jets use Pellston.
Mackinac Island Private Jet Questions
Can a private jet land on Mackinac Island?
The island’s runway suits turboprops. Jets land at Pellston (PLN).
How long is a private flight from Chicago to Mackinac?
About 1 hr from Midway to Pellston in a light jet.
