Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport

KDET / DET

Detroit, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
20:53Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
6 kt
140°
6 SM
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDET 042053Z 14006KT 6SM BR OVC006 03/01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP232 T00280006 56015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 626 ft
OVC 600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,226 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (626 ft)
Pressure Alt
334 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -956 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KDET 042041Z 0421/0518 13005KT 6SM BR OVC008 FM050100 10005KT 3SM -DZ BR OVC010 FM050600 05005KT 3/4SM -SHRA BR OVC003 FM051200 06009KT 3/4SM -DZ BR OVC004 FM051600 07010KT 1SM RA BR OVC004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:04Z BASE
+0h
IFR 130° 5 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Mist
01:00Z FM050100
+4h
IFR 100° 5 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Drizzle, Mist
06:00Z FM050600
+9h
LIFR 50° 5 kt
Visibility: 3/4SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DET
07
25
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 4,025 ft 100 ft ASP 68°
1.9 kt 5.7 kt
72° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
5,090 ft 100 ft ASP 143°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KDET

5,176 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.7%
MVFR
25.9%
IFR
7.3%
LIFR
3.1%

Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 10.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.7%
NE
5.3%
E
8.6%
SE
4.8%
S
10.1%
SW
19.7%
W
20.8%
NW
10.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.7°C
Range: -21°C to 32°C
-21°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 8.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.7%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 5,176 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDET
IATA Code: DET
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 626 ft MSL

Location

City: Detroit
Country: US
Latitude: 42.409199°
Longitude: -83.009903°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 4,025 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 5,090 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport

Overview

Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport serves the Detroit metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport located at coordinates 42.409199, -83.009903. Situated at an elevation of 626 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting various aviation operations within southeastern Michigan.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 66% of observations reporting visual flight rules and an additional 25.1% in marginal VFR. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -20°C to 32°C, with an average of 5°C. Pilots can expect westerly winds averaging 8.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 29 knots and calm conditions 10.3% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 07/25 at 4,025 feet and Runway 15/33 at 5,090 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage, with average crosswind components of 4.6 knots for 07/25 and 6.1 knots for 15/33. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 8.8 statute miles with only 3.5% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate predominantly westerly winds when planning approaches. With both runways having consistent wind alignment, runway selection can be flexible, though the longer 15/33 runway provides additional landing options for larger aircraft or challenging conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.