Battle Creek Alerts

Traffic Advisory: Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival, July 2–6

Black and white photograph of the front of a sleek, modern jet aircraft. A full, rounded glass cockpit sits prominently atop the jet's fuselage. A colorful logo is superimposed on the front of the jet, featuring a red, white and blue hot air balloon graphic surrounded by the words "BATTLE CREEK FIELD OF FLIGHT" in a circular design with wings. A small plane graphic is seen on both sides of the balloon. The words "Miles Weaver" are printed below the jet.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Battle Creek Police Department is sharing important traffic updates for the upcoming Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival, scheduled for July 2-6, at the Battle Creek Executive Airport.

Parking Information
To improve traffic flow and increase capacity, parking has been expanded on the east side of the airfield off Helmer Road.

  • From the North: Travel southbound on Helmer Road from W. Dickman Road. You will be directed into the North Main Lot.
  • From the South: Travel northbound on Helmer Road from W. Columbia Avenue. You will be directed into the South Main Lot or overflow parking.
  • From the West: Parking is available on S. Airport Road off W. Columbia Avenue, but capacity is reduced this year due to construction.

Traffic Restrictions

  • Helmer Road will be closed to through traffic between W. Columbia Avenue and W. Dickman Road for the duration of the event.
  • Additional closures will occur at W. Dickman and Helmer during Thunderbird performances, further restricting access.

Please plan ahead, follow posted signage, and allow extra time for travel.

For more event details, including daily road closures, gate directions, an event grounds map and more, visit the Field of Flight website.

City of Battle Creek Communications Office

10 N. Division Street, Battle Creek, MI 49014

(269) 966-3311 publicinput@battlecreekmi.gov

www.battlecreekmi.gov