Car rental Houghton - Airport [CMX], USA

Houghton Airport Car Rentals

Houghton Airport is a public-use municipal airport located four miles southwest of the center of Calumet City, a city in Houghton county, Michigan, USA. Houghton airport is home to a private charter airline that has been operating non-stop flights to Calumet City for more than twenty years. The airport services charter air transport, commercial air transport, domestic flights and international flights to destinations across the USA.

Houghton airport was established in 1965 and was named after Dr. William C. Henry. A new terminal building was built on a section of land next to Hwy. 5, between Saginaw Bay and Grand Haven, and was renamed the Houghton Airport. The airport was one of five regional airports to receive a federal grant intended to increase the air service available to the US from the Midwest and other rural areas.

The first charter flights operated out of Houghton airport in the early 1970's and it has expanded ever since. Houghton airport offers two terminals and a parking area, making it suitable for all types of businesses and organizations.

Houghton airport is served by two major carriers, Continental Airlines and Delta Airlines. Houghton also has a very busy freight center and is home to the US Mail and UPS Ground. Houghton International Airport provides connections to other areas via direct flights. It is also the main port of call for the US Army, US Marine Corps, US Coast Guard, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, US Border Patrol and several private airlines serving the Midwest.

Houghton is well connected to the rest of Michigan by air by several routes. One of the most traveled routes from the airport is to Ann Arbor or Kalamazoo, and many passengers will arrive at either city and catch a flight home. Houghton is a popular place to visit for those interested in Michigan history. The Houghton Historical Society has a permanent museum in one of the terminals and is located near the main terminal.

The Houghton airport is also the official airport for Grand Haven, another city on the Michigan Coast. The City of Grand Haven has a very busy ferry terminal as well as a small downtown terminal. There is no hotel in Grand Haven, but there is plenty of shopping, restaurants and nightlife. in the downtown area.

Because of its proximity to the coast and because of its central location, Houghton has become one of the top choices of tourists looking for a pleasant atmosphere and beautiful scenery. The climate is quite pleasant and many of the local attractions offer the chance to stay overnight. With its numerous restaurants and shops, the Houghton area has become a popular choice for vacationers and business travelers.

If you are planning a trip to the Houghton airport, you may want to consider having a rental car available to make your travel experience convenient. The rental car is also a great way to make sure that you don't miss a stop along the way.