Jerry Tyler Memorial
Airport (2018 Lake Street)
Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport is a general utility airport, owned
and operated by the City of Niles. The airport serves general
aviation needs in the Michiana area. Situated on the northeast
side of the city at 2018 Lake St., the airport features a NW/SE
4,100 foot paved runway (15/33) and a NE/SW 3,300 paved runway
(4/22). Approximately 35 aircraft are based at the airport.
The airport provides both corporate and recreational flyers with a
conveniently located facility, offering an alternative to the more
congested South Bend Regional Airport nearby
Hangar rentals and ground and
tie-down leases are available for both private and corporate
aircraft.
The airport provides both
corporate and recreational flyers with a conveniently located
facility, thus relieving added congestion at nearby South Bend
Regional Airport in South Bend.
Astor Star Aviation serves as the
fixed base operator and rents facilities at the airport to provide
general aviation fuel, jet fuel, aircraft repairs, air taxi, and
flight instructions. Joe Ray, the City's Public Works
Director, also serves as the Michigan state-licensed Airport
Manager.
A seven member airport advisory
board assists with airport operations issues. The board meets on the
2nd Thursday of each month at 4:30 pm at the airport administration
building.
Questions regarding airport
operations should be directed to Astro Star Aviation at 269-684-7030
or Joe Ray at 269-683-4700 Ext. 202.
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