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Saginaw, Michigan

Saginaw is a city in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States, and its county seat. It had a population of 44,202 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 44,202Metro Area Population 190,124

Why go

  • City in Michigan, United States.
  • Served by MBS International Airport (MBS).

History

Saginaw is a city in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States, and its county seat. It had a population of 44,202 at the 2020 census. Located along the Saginaw River, Saginaw is adjacent to Saginaw Charter Township and considered part of the Greater Tri-Cities region of Central Michigan. The Saginaw metropolitan area had a population of 190,124 in 2020, while the Tri-Cities area had 377,474 residents.

Airports

MBS International Airport (MBS) 9.6 mi to the centre
Freeland, 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. ✈ 3 airlines (Delta Air Lines, Pinnacle Airlines, United Airlines) Β· direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations

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
Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport 4.6 mi to the centre
Saginaw, MI, US
Outdoor
Ernie's Field Airport 12 mi to the centre
Hemlock, MI, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

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 MBS International Airport (MBS); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MBS has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis).

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

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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