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Owosso, Michigan

S. state of Michigan.

Type CityPopulation 14,714

Why go

  • City in Michigan, United States.
  • Served by Dennis Farms Airport.

History

Owosso is the largest city in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 14,714 at the 2020 census. It is located 29 miles (46.7 km) west of Flint, and 32 miles (51.5 km) northeast of Lansing. The city is mostly surrounded by Owosso Township on its west, but the two are administered autonomously. The city was named after Chief Wosso, an Ojibwe leader of the Shiawassee area.

Airports

Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) 22 mi to the centre
G-3425 W Bristol Rd, Flint, MI 48507-3183 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 8 airlines (Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, Delta Air Lines, Air France…) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Orlando, Tampa… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Detroit (56 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 8 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Owosso Community Airport 1.7 mi to the centre
Owosso, MI, US
Outdoor
Millstream Airpark 6.9 mi to the centre
Corunna, MI, US
Outdoor
Wightman Airport 8.1 mi to the centre
Owosso, MI, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Dennis Farms Airport; 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Owosso, Michigan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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