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Kalkaska, Michigan

S. state of Michigan.

Type CityPopulation 2,132

Why go

  • Village in Michigan, United States.
  • Served by Grayling Army Air Field.

History

Kalkaska is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat and only incorporated municipality in Kalkaska County. The village had a population of 2,132 at the 2020 census.

Airports

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) 20 mi to the centre
Traverse City, MI, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways) Β· direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
  • Delta Air Lines DL (717, ERJ, CRJ) Β· 2 routes: Detroit, Minneapolis*
  • American Airlines AA (ERD, ERJ-145) Β· 1 route: Chicago*
  • United Airlines UA (CRJ, ERJ) Β· 1 route: Chicago*
  • US Airways US (ERD, ERJ-145) Β· 1 route: Chicago*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Antrim County Airport (ACB) 17 mi to the centre
Bellaire, MI, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Kalkaska City Airport 1.4 mi to the centre
Kalkaska, MI, US
Outdoor
Tannehill Airfield 12 mi to the centre
Fife Lake, MI, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Grayling Army Air Field; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kalkaska, Michigan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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