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Alpena County Regional Airport

Alpena, United States

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Alpena County Regional Airport

Alpena, United States
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690 ft
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Northeast Michigan's gateway serving the Alpena region.

Opened
1928
Location
Alpena, United States
Alpena County Regional Airport (APN/KAPN) is a public-use airport located in Alpena, Michigan, serving the northeastern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. It provides essential air service connectivity for the local community, businesses, and the nearby Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary area. The airport is owned and operated by Alpena County and serves as a vital transportation link for a region that is otherwise relatively remote from major urban centers. It handles a modest volume of passengers through scheduled commercial service as well as general aviation operations. Alpena County Regional also hosts the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, a Michigan Air National Guard facility, which contributes to significant military aviation activity at the airfield alongside civilian operations.
Terminals
The airport features a single small passenger terminal designed to handle the modest commercial traffic serving the regional community.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars available at the airport, with taxi and rideshare services providing connections into the city of Alpena.
Airlines here
SkyWest Airlines, operating as United Express, has provided scheduled service connecting Alpena to hubs such as Chicago O'Hare.
Notable facts
  • ›Home to the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC), one of the premier military training facilities in the U.S.
  • ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 690 feet above mean sea level.
  • ›It serves as an important general aviation hub for northeast Michigan.
  • ›The airport is located about 3 miles southwest of downtown Alpena.
  • ›Alpena is known as the 'Sanctuary City' due to its proximity to Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
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Gateway to Michigan's Thunder Bay on the northern Lake Huron shore

Alpena County Regional Airport serves the small city of Alpena in northeastern Michigan, providing essential air connectivity to this remote Great Lakes community. The airport has a history rooted in military aviation, having originated as a World War II training base before transitioning to civilian operations. Today it primarily serves general aviation alongside limited scheduled commercial service, acting as a lifeline for residents and visitors to the Thunder Bay region.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal building handling both commercial and general aviation check-in, ticketing, and passenger services.
Ground Transport
  • Rental cars available on-site (limited agencies)
  • Taxi and rideshare services from Alpena
  • Personal vehicle pickup (primary option for most travelers)
Nearby Hotels
  • Holiday Inn Express Alpena
  • Fletcher Motel Alpena
  • Best Western Alpena
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Alpena
Dining

Dining options within the small terminal are very limited, typically offering basic snack or vending machine service. Travelers are advised to eat before arriving or plan to dine in downtown Alpena, which has a modest selection of local restaurants and diners a short drive away.

Traveller Tips
  • Rent a car in advance as vehicle availability at the airport is limited and demand can exceed supply.
  • Check flight schedules carefully as commercial service is infrequent and subject to seasonal changes.
  • Allow extra time in winter months as northern Michigan weather can cause delays and icy road conditions.
  • Visit Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary nearby — a world-class freshwater shipwreck diving destination.
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Airlines serving this airport

Delta Air Lines
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Routes

APN → DTWDL · CRJ
APN → MSPDL · CRJ

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Alpena County Regional Airport
Encyclopaedia

Alpena County Regional Airport is a county-owned, public-use, joint civil-military airport in Alpena County, Michigan, United States. The airport is located six nautical miles west of the central business district of Alpena, off of M-32. It straddles the boundary between Maple Ridge Township on the north and Wilson Township on the south. It is mostly used for general aviation, but is also served by one commercial airline, an affiliate of Delta Connection, with freight services provided by an affiliate of FedEx Feeder.

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