[1] It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021, in which it is categorized as a non-hub primary commercial service facility.

The commercial airport is a special municipal body owned by Bay County and the cities of Midland and Saginaw.

[8] The airport is a sponsor of the Great Lakes Loons, a minor league baseball team affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

[9] During World War II, the federal government bought land and began construction of the Tri-City Airport to be used for various air training projects.

[12] Air Force One landed at the airport twice during the 2004 United States presidential election for nearby rallies in support of George W. Bush.

[15] Air Force Two also made an appearance in 1992 when Vice President Dan Quayle spoke from a hangar the day before the 1992 presidential election.

DAL Global Services operates ground handling duties for Delta Connection at MBS, which features both CRJ7 and CRJ9 aircraft.

[29] In July 2019, the FAA announced that MBS airport would receive $4.65 million for taxiway construction.

[30] In July 2023, the MBS Airport Commission announced that Jacksonville-based RS&H would serve as construction administrator for a major runway rehabilitation project.

[31] This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency