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City guide

Midland, Michigan

Midland is a city in the state of Michigan and is the county seat of Midland County. The population was 42,547 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 42,547

Why go

  • City in Michigan, United States.
  • Served by Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport (GDW).

History

Midland is a city in the state of Michigan and is the county seat of Midland County. The population was 42,547 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Midland metropolitan statistical area, part of the larger Saginaw-Midland-Bay City combined statistical area. The city is bordered by Midland Township, though the two are administered separately.

Airports

MBS International Airport (MBS) 9.8 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
Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport (GDW) 27 mi to the centre
Gladwin, 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
Jack Barstow Airport 2.9 mi to the centre
Midland, MI, US
Outdoor
Earl's Spray Services Airport 16 mi to the centre
Breckenridge, 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 Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport (GDW); 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 Midland, Michigan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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