MBS International Airport (KMBS)
Saginaw, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KMBS
IATA
MBS
City
Saginaw
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
668 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
43.5331, -84.0796
Overview
Mid-Michigan airport with varied lake-effect weather and good instrument approach options.
Current Weather at KMBS
Pilots flying into or out of MBS International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KMBS 030853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP278 T01170072 53010Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF KMBS 030523Z 0306/0406 00000KT P6SM SCT250 FM031300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM031900 18007KT P6SM SCT250 FM040200 24005KT P6SM SKCDecode METAR for KMBS
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at MBS International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KMBS. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KMBS. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Saginaw. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around MBS International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at MBS International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KMBS include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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