Saginaw airport (MBS)

MBS International Airport (IATA code: MBS) serves the cities of Midland, Bay City, and Saginaw (the Tri-Cities region) in Michigan, providing scheduled domestic flights to major hub destinations.

Official Website: mbsairport.org

Telephone: +1 (989) 695-5555

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Terminals

The airport features a single, modern, compact passenger terminal built on a single commercial level, offering easy walking distances between check-in counters, security screening, boarding gates, and baggage claim. The facility does not operate 24 hours: it opens daily at 3:45 a.m. and remains open until the arrival of the last scheduled flight, closing overnight.

Annual Traffic (2024): 110,822 enplaned passengers (official FAA report).

Information Points

Passenger information and general inquiries are handled at the Airport Administration Office and directly at airline ticket counters.

 Location

The airport is located at 8500 Garfield Road, Suite 101, in Freeland, Michigan, centrally positioned between Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City.

What services does Saginaw airport (MBS) offer?

The terminal offers a selection of services and amenities for travelers:

Finance and Connectivity

• Wi-Fi: complimentary wireless internet access available throughout the passenger terminal.
• ATMs: cash machines are available inside public concourse areas.
• Currency Exchange: foreign currency exchange services are not available at the airport.

Food and Dining

Mr. JB's Sky Bar & Grill offers sit-down meals, quick bites, and beverages inside the terminal concourse.

Shopping

An integrated newsstand and travel store provides magazines, newspapers, snacks, souvenirs, and travel essentials.

Baggage Services

Luggage carts are available for passenger use. There are no luggage lockers or storage facilities due to security regulations. For items misplaced inside the terminal, an online lost and found inquiry form is available via the airport website; items left aboard an aircraft should be directed to the respective airline.

Additional Services

Restroom facilities include infant diaper-changing stations.

Accommodation near Saginaw airport (MBS)

There are no on-site hotels or sleeping cabins inside the terminal building. The airport closes overnight after the last arriving flight, so staying overnight inside the facilities is not permitted.

Hotel Shuttles

Several accommodations in the Tri-Cities area (Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City) offer courtesy airport shuttles upon advance request with the hotel.

Nearby Accommodations

• Econo Lodge Inn & Suites (6.7 km / 4.2 miles away)
• Best Western Valley Plaza Inn (10 km / 6.2 miles away)

Courtesy hotel reservation telephones are available near the baggage claim area.

Public and private transportation

The airport connects to Freeland, Saginaw (25 km / 15 miles), Midland (22 km / 14 miles), and Bay City (26 km / 16 miles) through several ground transport options.

Rideshare Apps

Both Uber and Lyft are permitted to pick up and drop off passengers directly in front of the main terminal building.

Taxis and Executive Transportation

Authorized service providers include Stargazer Transportation, Hollywood Taxi, All Hours Taxi, Blaz'n Transportation, The Black Car Co, and Griffin Transit. Prior reservations are recommended.

Hotel Shuttles

Selected hotels across the Tri-Cities region offer complimentary airport shuttle service arranged at the time of lodging booking.

Public Transit

There are no direct municipal bus routes or rail links serving the airport; transportation must be arranged via taxi, rideshare, rental car, or private shuttle.

Car rental agencies

Car rental agency desks are located inside the passenger terminal building, directly adjacent to the baggage claim carousel. Vehicle pickup and returns take place in the parking lot right in front of the terminal.

Available Companies

• Alamo
• Avis
• Budget
• Enterprise
• Hertz
• National

Operating Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Parking services at Saginaw airport (MBS)

Parking facilities at MBS International Airport are operated by LAZ Parking and situated directly in front of the passenger terminal within comfortable walking distance.

Parking Lots

• Short-Term Lot: intended for short visits, drop-offs, and pick-ups, with the first 15 minutes provided free of charge.
• Long-Term Lot: intended for extended travel, with daily rate structures.

Important Considerations

Online parking reservations can be made ahead of time through the official airport website.

Check official parking rates here

Facilities for passengers with special needs

The MBS International Airport terminal is fully compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility guidelines.

Facilities and Accessibility

With its single-level layout, the building offers barrier-free access, automatic sliding doors, accessible restroom facilities, and designated accessible parking stalls close to the terminal entrance.

Special Assistance Requests

Passengers requiring wheelchair service or escort assistance should coordinate directly with Delta or United at least 48 hours prior to departure.

Additionally, travelers with disabilities or medical conditions may arrange specialized checkpoint screening assistance through the TSA Cares program.