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Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB/KARB) is a city-owned general aviation airport located about 3 miles south of downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan. Established in the late 1920s, it serves private, business, and flight-training aircraft and acts as a reliever for Detroit-area air traffic. It has a paved main runway and a turf crosswind runway, with no scheduled commercial airline service.
💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors check NOTAMs for tower hours and turf runway 12/30 conditions; the turf runway can be soft or closed after rain or snow. Weekends can be busy with flight training and glider activity, so monitor tower/CTAF and expect pattern traffic.
🚖 Getting There
ARB has no scheduled airline service, so most travelers arrive by car, taxi, or rideshare. The airport is just off State Street near I-94, about 10 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor and 25-35 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) in normal traffic. Public transit service is limited; confirm taxi or rideshare pickup locations with the FBO before arrival.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Ann Arbor Municipal Airport have commercial flights?
A: No, ARB is a general aviation airport with no scheduled airline service; the nearest major commercial airport is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Q: What is the airport code for Ann Arbor Municipal Airport?
A: The IATA code is ARB and the ICAO code is KARB.
Q: What facilities are available at ARB?
A: It offers fuel, hangars, tie-downs, flight instruction, aircraft maintenance, and pilot amenities; check with on-field FBOs for current services and hours.
Q: How far is the airport from downtown Ann Arbor?
A: It is about 3 miles south of downtown, typically a 10-minute drive depending on traffic.
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