Drummond Island Airport (DRE)

Drummond Island Airport (KDRM) serves Michigan's largest island community, located one mile southwest of the central business district in Chippewa County at the easternmost tip of the Upper Peninsula in Lake Huron. Owned by Drummond Township and operated by Bailey Services LLC, the facility features dual runway operations with a 4,000-foot paved runway and 2,900-foot turf runway at 668 feet elevation, designed to accommodate propeller aircraft and small jets serving this unique Great Lakes island destination. The airport offers basic general aviation facilities including aircraft parking, fuel services, and essential pilot amenities, with the distinctive feature of the Drummond Township Golf Course crossing runway 8/26, creating a uniquely integrated community aviation facility. As part of the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (2017-2021), the airport provides critical access to Drummond Island's recreational paradise, supporting tourism, seasonal residents, and emergency services for this remote island community. Strategically positioned on Townline Road just half a mile from the Four Corners, the airport serves as an essential transportation link to complement the island's ferry connection from the mainland, enabling visitors and residents to access Drummond Island's extensive boating, fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation opportunities across wide open expanses of unspoiled Great Lakes waters. Winter operations require careful coordination with weather conditions and ferry schedules, as ground transportation options become limited during harsh Upper Peninsula winter months.