MBS International Airport (KMBS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for MBS International Airport in Freeland, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
MBS International Airport (KMBS) is a regional airport serving Freeland, MI at 668 ft. KMBS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 14, 23, 32), longest 8,002 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KMBS in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the southwest (230°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMBS 130053Z 23006KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02280161
What changed at KMBS?
Since the 2353Z (7:53 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.84 → 29.86 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KMBS
KMBS is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,850 ft (field elevation 668 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KMBS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 8,002 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 0 kt |
| 14 | 6,399 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 32 | 6,399 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 05 | 8,002 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 7→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMBS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around MBS International Airport in Freeland, MI: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KMBS is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KMBS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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JXN UA /OV JXN090015/TM 0001/FL200/TP CRJ9/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZOB
JXN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JXN090015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0001Reported at 00:01 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MODTurbulence: occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
MBS UA /OV MBS240020/TM 2322/FL140/TP CRJ7/TB NEG 140 ABV/RM ZOB
MBS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MBS240020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2322Reported at 23:22 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG 140 ABVTurbulence: none reported 140 abv.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
FNT UA /OV FNT/TM 2321/FL320/TP E170/TB NEG/RM ZOB
FNT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FNTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2321Reported at 23:21 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV DXO057029/TM 2215/FL041/TP CRJ9/SK SCT041 TOPS 062/WX 12SM HZ
DTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DXO057029Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2215Reported at 22:15 UTC.FL041Altitude: 4,100 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT041 TOPS 062Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 12SM HZWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
IKW UA /OV ECK090010/TM 2210/FL320/TP B738/TB INTMT LGT CAT/RM ZOB
IKW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ECK090010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2210Reported at 22:10 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CATTurbulence: intermittent light clear-air turbulence.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
FNT UA /OV FNT/TM 2132/FL320/TP B752/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZOB
FNT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FNTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2132Reported at 21:32 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
GRR UA /OV VIO360010/TM 2130/FL350/TP B39M/TB LGT CHOP
GRR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VIO360010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2130Reported at 21:30 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV DXO360010/TM 2116/FL037/TP B38M/SK BKN037
DTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DXO360010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2116Reported at 21:16 UTC.FL037Altitude: 3,700 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK BKN037Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMBS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMBS reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 6,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 23
- 41%
- 32
- 23%
- 05
- 19%
- 14
- 17%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KMBS 122320Z 1300/1324 22012G20KT P6SM SCT060 FM130100 28007KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 FM130700 03005KT P6SM BKN025 FM131300 36006KT P6SM BKN040 FM131800 30013G22KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMBS
- IATA
- MBS
- FAA LID
- MBS
- City
- Freeland
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 668 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.5332, -84.0831
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.6 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 21h 26m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KMBS
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMBS reported VFR conditions during about 77.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 237 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.1 kt, calm 6.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55.2 | 28.1 | 10.5 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 65.8 | 20.4 | 8.9 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 74.3 | 15.9 | 6.7 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 80.6 | 11.5 | 5.2 | 2.8 |
| May | 83.7 | 10.3 | 4.3 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 87.7 | 7.6 | 3.4 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 89.8 | 7.1 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| Aug | 87.1 | 8.2 | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| Sep | 84.0 | 10.0 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Oct | 80.3 | 12.7 | 5.0 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 72.5 | 18.9 | 5.6 | 3.0 |
| Dec | 54.1 | 29.9 | 10.2 | 5.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.0 kt |
| Feb | 9.2 kt |
| Mar | 9.1 kt |
| Apr | 9.4 kt |
| May | 8.2 kt |
| Jun | 7.4 kt |
| Jul | 6.4 kt |
| Aug | 6.1 kt |
| Sep | 6.5 kt |
| Oct | 8.0 kt |
| Nov | 8.6 kt |
| Dec | 8.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMBS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for MBS International Airport in Freeland, MI shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KMBS weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMBS?+
KMBS has 4 runways: 05, 14, 23, 32; the longest is 8,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMBS report its own weather?+
Yes. MBS International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMBS have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMBS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMBS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMBS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMBS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for MBS International Airport (KMBS) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for MBS International Airport (KMBS)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for MBS International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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