Sparta - Paul C. Miller Municipal Airport - 8D4 - Sparta, Michigan

8D4 - Sparta - Paul C. Miller Municipal Airport

The Village of Sparta owns and operates the Paul C. Miller Municipal Airport located just outside of the Village limits. The airport is home to over 75 aircraft, 2 flight schools, and a privately owned charter service. The airport averages over 20,000 operations (take-offs/landings) annually. The airport is self-supporting and does not rely on the use of tax dollars for operation.

The airport was established in 1941 and sits on over 160 acres. Through grants funded by the State of Michigan and the Federal Aviation Administration the airports runway was recently expanded to 4000 feet long and 75 feet wide. Improvements to the runway and airport lighting was also completed.

The airport has 55 aircraft hangars for rent and has aviation and auto gas for sale. Pilots flying into the airport can arrange for a courtesy car to visit area businesses and attractions. Commercial businesses on the airport provide sight-seeing tours, flight instruction and aircraft charter services. The Sparta Municipal Airport can serve your business needs as well as your spirit of adventure.

Also at the airport there are groups and organizations that are involved in keeping aviation alive in our community. The EAA Chapter 704 is a group of aviation enthusiasts that gather together and share interests in building aircraft, the Young Eagles program and simply their love of aviation. Another organization, the Sparta Area Pilots Association, is a group of local pilots organized to support aviation interests in our area.