Category Archives: Press Release

United Airlines Adjusts Start Date for Kalamazoo Service to October 25

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) has been notified by United Airlines that the planned launch of new air service in Kalamazoo will be postponed to October 25, 2026. The adjusted timeline is the result of a recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order issued on April 20, which temporarily limits flight operations at O’Hare International Airport…

Runway Extension Groundbreaking

The Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) will officially break ground on its Runway 17-35 Extension Project on April 27, 2026, marking a major milestone in the airport’s long-term infrastructure and safety enhancement efforts. The project will extend Runway 17-35 by 450 feet to the south, providing pilots with additional operational distance and improving overall…

Delta Airlines Expands Service From AZO by Adding a Fourth Flight to DTW

The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) is pleased to announce that Delta Air Lines will expand its service to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) with the addition of a fourth daily flight beginning Sunday, June 7th. This increase in frequency enhances travel flexibility for passengers across Southwest Michigan by providing more convenient departure options and improved…

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Int’l Airport Welcomes United Airlines Return to Southwest Michigan

United Airlines today announced service from Kalamazoo, Michigan to Chicago O’Hare International Airport connecting to over 200-cities and bringing new connections to 48 new cities that were either two-stop or non-existent from Kalamazoo. “We are thrilled to partner with United Airlines to bring great service and variety,” said Craig Williams, Airport Director at the Kalamazoo/Battle…

American Airlines Adds 3rd Daily Flight to Chicago with Larger Aircraft

American Airlines will soon add larger, dual-class aircraft on its flights out of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to and from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Starting June 5, the airline will operate Embraer 170 aircraft on all daily departing and arriving ORD flights at AZO. American’s E170s feature 65 seats with 12 in First…

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport to Host TSA Pre✓® Temporary Enrollment Center Event

Arriving just in time for the start of the busy winter travel season, the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is pleased to host another Temporary TSA PreCheck Application Center. Residents of Southwest Michigan can enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s popular TSA PreCheck® program at the Airport from November 6th – 10th. The airport is a…

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Announces Air Service Increases

The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is pleased to announce expanded flight options on our existing air carriers as the airport works to regain air service to pre-pandemic levels. With these new flights the airport will be at 65% of pre-pandemic levels for seats in October 2023 and be at 85% of pre-pandemic levels for seats…

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Welcomes Avelo Airlines New Service to Orlando

Avelo Airlines today announced service from Kalamazoo, Michigan to Orlando International Airport beginning Wednesday, October 26, 2022. To kick-off the flights, Avelo is offering one-way fares on the new route as low as $59*. “We are thrilled to partner with Avelo Airlines to bring nonstop flights to Florida, said Craig Williams, Airport Director at the…

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Secures $1.5-Million to Support Runway Project

The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is pleased to announce receipt of a $1,000,000 Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. “Our local airports are real assets to our communities in Southwest Michigan and this grant will certainly help expand passenger service, said Congressman Fred Upton. “I will continue to…